Limitation of standard ECG criteria to localize an outflow tract PVC.

J Electrocardiol

Huntington Hospital, Northwell Health, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, 270 Park Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743, United States of America; South Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, 301 East Main Street, Bay Shore, NY 11706, United States of America; North Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, 300 Community Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030, United States of America; Peconic Bay Medical Center, Northwell Health Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, 1300 Roanoke Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901, United States of America.

Published: December 2022

Multiple ECG algorithms exist to localize outflow tract PVCs. They can be invaluable in pre-procedure planning and patient counseling. We describe a case where the published algorithm for PVC localization did not predict the site of origin and successful ablation site. This case highlights the strengths and limitations of established ECG PVC localization algorithms.

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