Radiofrequency Pulmonary Vein Isolation in a Patient with Dextrocardia With Situs Inversus Totalis.

Heart, lung & circulation · 2017 · Unclear · Very low evidence

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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 compli…

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PublicationHeart, lung & circulation · 2017
Study typecase_report
Reported directionUnclear
Evidence ratingVery low

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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Study typecase_report
Effect directionunclear
Population67-year-old male with dextrocardia with situs inversus totalis and persistent atrial fibrillation
Sample size1
Exposureprocedure time 125 mins (fluoroscopy time 44.3 mins)
Evidence strengthVery lowConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

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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