Spontaneous demonstration of counterclockwise right atrial activation following successful isthmus ablation

Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2011 Nov;11(6):173-5. Epub 2011 Nov 15.

Abstract

We describe an uncommon case of typical flutter with symptomatic sinus node dysfunction, in which a permanent junctional rhythm developed following ablation of the cavo-tricuspid isthmus. This rhythm activated the right atrium in counter clockwise manner thus providing spontaneous proof of unidirectional isthmus block, a phenomenon that is usually demonstrated by proximal coronary sinus pacing.

Keywords: Atrial flutter; cavo-tricuspid isthmus; sinus node dysfunction.