AI Article Synopsis

  • A 61-year-old man underwent cryoablation to treat typical atrial flutter, using an 8-mm catheter to create a conduction block.
  • During the procedure, he experienced chest pain and ST segment elevations on the ECG, indicating potential issues with the right coronary artery.
  • It’s important to inform patients that while cryoablation may not be painful, they should alert medical staff to any discomfort and that ECG monitoring is critical during the procedure.

Article Abstract

A 61-year-old male was treated with cryoablation for typical atrial flutter. Cryoablation was performed percutaneously with an 8-mm tip catheter to achieve a bidirectional conduction block of the cavo-tricuspid isthmus. When freezing at the point where bidirectional isthmus block occurred, the patient experienced chest pain and ECG showed ST segment elevations corresponding to the right coronary artery. Cryoablation may be painless per se, but patients should be told to report chest discomfort and surface ECG must be followed carefully during ablation.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/europace/eum046DOI Listing

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