Chronic left main coronary artery occlusion: a complication of radiofrequency ablation of idiopathic left ventricular tachycardia

Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 1997 Jul;20(7):1874-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.1997.tb03580.x.

Abstract

We describe in this report the development of chronic left main coronary artery (LMCA) occlusion in a young patient 2 years after an uncomplicated, successful ablation of idiopathic left ventricular tachycardia. This complication appears to be a late consequence of trauma to the LMCA during the procedure rather than an acute or subacute embolic event.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Catheter Ablation / adverse effects*
  • Chronic Disease
  • Constriction, Pathologic / etiology
  • Coronary Disease / etiology*
  • Coronary Vessels / injuries
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Intraoperative Complications
  • Male
  • Tachycardia, Ventricular / surgery*
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / surgery