Abstract
Epicardial catheter ablation is increasingly important in the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias. Collateral damage to adjacent structures like the phrenic nerve is an important concern with epicardial ablation. This report describes the use of a novel method to prevent phrenic nerve injury during epicardial ablation of ventricular tachycardia.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Balloon Occlusion*
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Catheter Ablation / adverse effects*
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Catheterization*
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Humans
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Male
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Phrenic Nerve / injuries*
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Postoperative Complications / diagnosis
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Postoperative Complications / prevention & control*
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Tachycardia, Ventricular / complications
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Tachycardia, Ventricular / surgery*