Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation of Parahisian Accessory Pathway

Korodi, Szilamér; Kovács, István; Benedek, Edvin; Mester, András; Jani, Laura; Stănescu, Alexandra; Benedek, Imre

doi:10.1515/jim-2016-0018

Abstract

Radiofrequency catheter ablation of parahisian accessory pathways in pre-excitation syndrome is a challenging task, due to the extremely high risk of complete atrioventricular block. In this brief report we describe the case of a 32 year-old man presenting a parahisian accessory pathway, who has been successfully treated by radiofrequency ablation. Radiofrequency catheter ablation using low-power radiofrequency current is considered to be the most appropiate method of ablation in adult patients.

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Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation of Parahisian Accessory Pathway

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