Accessory pathway in left inferoposterior diverticulum masquerading as left posterior pathway due to conduction over coronary sinus to left atrium connection

J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2003 Apr;14(4):403-6. doi: 10.1046/j.1540-8167.2003.02521.x.

Abstract

We report the case of an accessory pathway in a left inferoposterior diverticulum. The pathway masqueraded as a true left lateral pathway due to the direction of activation over a coronary sinus to left atrium connection. The patient had undergone four prior failed ablation attempts at other institutions using both a transseptal and retrograde approach.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Catheter Ablation
  • Coronary Vessels / pathology
  • Coronary Vessels / physiopathology*
  • Coronary Vessels / surgery
  • Diverticulum / diagnosis*
  • Diverticulum / physiopathology*
  • Diverticulum / surgery
  • Electrocardiography
  • Heart Conduction System / pathology
  • Heart Conduction System / physiopathology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Tachycardia, Supraventricular / complications
  • Tachycardia, Supraventricular / physiopathology