Radiofrequency Pulmonary Vein Isolation in a Patient with Dextrocardia With Situs Inversus Totalis.
← Research streamIn this single patient, all pulmonary veins were successfully isolated using a 3D mapping system with intracardiac echocardiography guidance. Procedure time was 125 minutes, fluoroscopy time 44.3 minutes, fluoroscopy dose 2095 cGycm2, and no procedural compli…
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: We present a case report of a 67-year-old male with dextrocardia situs inversus totalis and persistent atrial fibrillation who presented for radiofrequency pulmonary vein isolation. METHODS: Pulmonary vein isolation was performed using the St Jude Medical Ensite NavX 3D mapping system with AccuNav ICE guidance. RESULTS: All pulmonary veins were successfully isolated. The procedure time was 125 mins with a fluoroscopy time of 44.3 mins. The fluoro dose was 2095cGycm2. There were no procedural complications. CONCLUSIONS: Radiofrequency pulmonary vein isolation can be performed safely and successfully in patients with dextrocardia and situs inversus totalis.
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Main findings
In this single patient, all pulmonary veins were successfully isolated using a 3D mapping system with intracardiac echocardiography guidance. Procedure time was 125 minutes, fluoroscopy time 44.3 minutes, fluoroscopy dose 2095 cGycm2, and no procedural complications were reported.
Outcomes measured
- Procedural success (pulmonary vein isolation)
- Procedure time
- Fluoroscopy time
- Fluoroscopy dose
- Procedural complications
Limitations
- Single-patient case report
- No RF exposure parameters (e.g., frequency, power, SAR) reported
- No follow-up outcomes reported in the abstract
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Identifiers and source
DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2016.10.003
PubMed: 28462889
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