AI Article Synopsis
- A persistent left-sided vena cava (LSVC) can lead to atrial fibrillation, as seen in a 41-year-old man suffering from paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
- The patient underwent a procedure where all four pulmonary veins and the LSVC were isolated from the left atrium using a Pulmonary Vein Ablation Catheter (PVAC).
- Post-procedure, the patient reported no further episodes of atrial fibrillation, indicating that single-shot ablation catheters like the PVAC may be effective for isolating an LSVC, although further experience is needed to confirm these findings.
Article Abstract
A persistent left sided vena cava (LSVC) can trigger atrial fibrillation. A 41 year old man with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) and LSVC had all four pulmonary veins and his LSVC electrically isolated from the left atrium with the Pulmonary Vein Ablation Catheter (PVAC). At follow up patient described no further episodes of AF. Single-shot ablation catheters such as the PVAC maybe successfully and safely used for electrical isolation of a LSVC, though clearly more experience is required to comprehensively evaluate this.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5153141 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.4022/jafib.971 | DOI Listing |
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