An Uncommon Focus of a Common Phenomenon: Superior Vena Cava Triggering Atrial Fibrillation.

J Innov Card Rhythm Manag

Department of Cardiovascular Disease, Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield, MI, USA.

Published: November 2023

Ablation of atrial fibrillation most commonly involves the pulmonary veins; however, the superior vena cava (SVC) is an important potentially arrhythmogenic structure that should not be overlooked. This case report demonstrates an excellent example of triggering activity localized to the SVC and the subsequent conversion to sinus rhythm with ablation of the SVC.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10697113PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.19102/icrm.2023.14114DOI Listing

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