Atrial flutter ablation through the azygous continuation in a patient with inferior vena cava interruption

Europace. 2011 Mar;13(3):442-3. doi: 10.1093/europace/euq385. Epub 2010 Oct 27.

Abstract

Ablation of atrial flutter (AFL) requires linear radiofrequency application; these procedures are usually performed via a femoral approach from the inferior vena cava (IVC). Congenital anomalies of this venous system may limit catheter ablation. This report presents ablation of an AFL through the azygous continuation and also reviews the prevalence of congenital IVC interruption among patients referred for AFL ablation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Angiography
  • Atrial Flutter / surgery*
  • Azygos Vein*
  • Catheter Ablation / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prevalence
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vena Cava, Inferior / abnormalities*