Successful radiofrequency ablation of a true paraHissian accessory pathway. 1995

A de Meester, and D de Jonghe, and L de Roy
Jolimont Hospital, Haine-Saint-Paul, Belgium.

Radiofrequency catheter ablation seems to become a first-line therapy for patients with paroxysmal tachycardias using an accessory pathway. We report the case of a 31-year-old woman who suffered from drug-resistant recurrent reciprocating tachycardia, using an uncommon accessory pathway. The 12-lead electrocardiogram in sinus rhythm showed the following characteristics: a positive delta waves in leads I, II, aVL, aVF, QRS axis = 0 degrees, R/S in lead V1 < 1, and a special QRS pattern in the precordial leads (QS or Qr in V1-V3 and QRS transition > V3). A deep septal parahissian accessory pathway has been localized using classic endocardial mapping procedures and has been confirmed during successful radiofrequency catheter ablation. Normal auriculo-ventricular conduction has been totally preserved. No complications or recurrence were observed during the follow-up. We have reviewed the electrophysiologic criteria to confirm this rare accessory pathway location.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D002036 Bundle of His Small band of specialized CARDIAC MUSCLE fibers that originates in the ATRIOVENTRICULAR NODE and extends into the membranous part of the interventricular septum. The bundle of His, consisting of the left and the right bundle branches, conducts the electrical impulses to the HEART VENTRICLES in generation of MYOCARDIAL CONTRACTION. Atrioventricular Bundle,Anterior Fascicle,Kent-His Bundle,Left Bundle Branch of His,Posterior Fascicle,Right Bundle Branch of His,Atrioventricular Bundles,Bundle, Atrioventricular,Bundle, Kent-His,Bundles, Atrioventricular,Fascicle, Anterior,Fascicle, Posterior,His Bundle,Kent His Bundle
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D013614 Tachycardia, Paroxysmal Abnormally rapid heartbeats with sudden onset and cessation. Paroxysmal Reciprocal Tachycardia,Paroxysmal Reciprocal Tachycardias,Paroxysmal Tachycardia,Paroxysmal Tachycardias,Reciprocal Tachycardia, Paroxysmal,Reciprocal Tachycardias, Paroxysmal,Tachycardia, Paroxysmal Reciprocal,Tachycardias, Paroxysmal,Tachycardias, Paroxysmal Reciprocal
D017115 Catheter Ablation Removal of tissue with electrical current delivered via electrodes positioned at the distal end of a catheter. Energy sources are commonly direct current (DC-shock) or alternating current at radiofrequencies (usually 750 kHz). The technique is used most often to ablate the AV junction and/or accessory pathways in order to interrupt AV conduction and produce AV block in the treatment of various tachyarrhythmias. Ablation, Transvenous Electric,Catheter Ablation, Electric,Catheter Ablation, Percutaneous,Catheter Ablation, Radiofrequency,Catheter Ablation, Transvenous,Ablation, Catheter,Ablation, Transvenous Electrical,Catheter Ablation, Electrical,Electric Catheter Ablation,Electrical Catheter Ablation,Percutaneous Catheter Ablation,Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation,Transvenous Catheter Ablation,Ablation, Electric Catheter,Ablation, Electrical Catheter,Ablation, Percutaneous Catheter,Ablation, Radiofrequency Catheter,Ablation, Transvenous Catheter,Electric Ablation, Transvenous,Electrical Ablation, Transvenous,Transvenous Electric Ablation,Transvenous Electrical Ablation

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