Ablation of a concealed accessory pathway within a persistent left superior vena cava: role of the LocaLisa navigation system

Europace. 2006 Dec;8(12):1038-40. doi: 10.1093/europace/eul115. Epub 2006 Nov 10.

Abstract

We report the ablation procedure of a concealed accessory pathway (AP) localized within a persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) in which the use of the LocaLisa system was of great value. The AP was the source of symptomatic AV re-entrant tachycardia and located in the initial portion of a PLSVC. The LocaLisa system allowed correct catheter placement and monitoring of stability. Five cooled-radiofrequency applications within the PLSVC suppressed the AP. PLSVC is a very unusual site of APs. The use of a navigation system may be extremely helpful in improving catheter ablation placement and stability in a very dilated vessel.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Catheter Ablation*
  • Dilatation, Pathologic / surgery
  • Female
  • Heart Conduction System / pathology
  • Heart Conduction System / surgery
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Surgery, Computer-Assisted* / instrumentation
  • Surgery, Computer-Assisted* / methods
  • Tachycardia / surgery*
  • Vena Cava, Superior*