Successful selective ablation of fast atrioventricular node pathway by cryothermal energy application

Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2004 Aug;27(8):1170-1. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2004.00605.x.

Abstract

This paper reports the experience of successful cryoablation of fast atrioventricular nodal pathway in a patient with recurrent atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia after previous unsuccessful attempts of slow pathway ablation. Slow formation of a permanent lesion by cryothermal energy application allowed precise modulation of atrioventricular nodal conduction until the endpoints of complete fast pathway ablation were met with long-term cure of the arrhythmia.

MeSH terms

  • Atrioventricular Node / surgery*
  • Cryosurgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Reoperation
  • Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry / surgery*