PMID: 9558697Apr 29, 1998Paper

Transcoronary ethanol ablation of the atrioventricular node in a young patient with tricuspid atresia

Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE
X F CosteasP J Wang

Abstract

Catheter ablation of AV conduction with radiofrequency energy can be challenging in the presence of structural abnormalities of the AV junction, either congenitally or after reconstructive surgery. We used transcoronary ethanol to ablate the AV node in a patient with classic tricuspid atresia and refractory intraatrial reentry tachycardia. This approach provides an alternative means of creating complete heart block with catheter-based techniques, when radiofrequency catheter ablation is technically impossible or ineffective.

Citations

Jun 4, 2004·Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology·Paul KhairyFrank Cecchin
May 24, 2006·Circulation·Paul J Wang

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