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Superior Vena Cava Stenosis after Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation for Electrical Isolation of the Superior Vena Cava |
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| Authors: | MICHAEL KÜHNE M.D. BEAT SCHAER M.D. STEFAN OSSWALD M.D. CHRISTIAN STICHERLING M.D. |
| Affiliation: | Division of Cardiology, University of Basel Hospital, Basel, Switzerland |
| Abstract: | Ectopic beats originating from the superior vena cava (SVC) may initiate atrial fibrillation. This report describes a patient undergoing radiofrequency catheter ablation for electrical isolation of the SVC resulting in SVC stenosis. Noncircumferential lesion sets for SVC isolation to reduce ablation times may be preferred. (PACE 2010; e36–e38) |
| Keywords: | atrial fibrillation superior vena cava stenosis radiofrequency catheter ablation |