Atrial switchMustard procedureElectrophysiologyRadiofrequency ablationThis article describes the case of a 38-year-old male patient with a history of D-transposition of the great arteries (D-TGA) status post Mustard atrial switch procedure who presented with palpitations. Electroanatomic mapping and ...
Although we could insert the ablation catheter through the fenestration into the CA before dilation, good tissue contact could not be reached. The insertion of the multi-polar mapping catheter was, however, necessary for perfo...
A 26 year old woman with a diagnosis of limb girdle muscular dystrophy and peripartum cardiomyopathy underwent orthotopic heart transplantation using standard atrial anastomoses. Recurrent atrial flutter was demonstrated in the absence of histological evidence of cellular rejection. Radiofrequency ablation of...
Ablation: Permanent disruption of a problematic electric pathway in the heart with a heated catheter. Advance Directive (living will): A document written in "good" health which informs your family and health care providers of your wishes for extended medical treatment in times of emergency. It ...
reduced the incidence of recurrence of typical atrial flutter after the initial ablation procedure. However, many patients, particularly those who have associated structuralheart disease, will remain at risk for developing atrial fibrillation despite a previously successful ablation for atrial flutter.42,...
Harbaugh also said that he will wear a heart monitor for the next two weeks to help doctors gather more information about his condition. Harbaugh said that an ablation procedure is a possibility after that evaluation. Harbaugh has had previous episodes of arrh...
Improvement in left ventricular systolic function after successful radiofrequency His bundle ablation for drug refractory, chronic atrial fibrillation and recurrent atrial flutter. Am. J. Cardiol. 69, 489–492 (1992). Article CAS PubMed Google Scholar Howard, R. J., Stopps, T. P., Moe, G...
flutter- abnormally rapid beating of the auricles of the heart (especially in a regular rhythm); can result in heart block cantering rhythm,gallop rhythm- cardiac rhythm characterized by the presence of an extra sound; can indicate a heart abnormality ...
atrial fibrillation; heart failure; catheter ablation; remodeling1. Introduction Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia worldwide with increasing prevalence and a major impact on societal health and health economy [1]. Therapy for AF follows a multidisciplinary concept, with an...
In rare instances, after an ablation to treat your atrial fibrillation, your doctor may need to implant a pacemaker. Pacemakers themselves are not designed to treat atrial fibrillation. They are mainly used to correct slow heartbeats. Pacemakers for AFib may be placed if the patient suffers from...