Radiofrequency catheter ablation of a coronary sinus-ventricular accessory connection in dextrocardia with complete situs inversus and an anomalous inferior vena cava

Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2005 Feb;28(2):164-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2005.09510.x.

Abstract

An anomalous inferior vena cava (IVC) is often associated with patients with dextrocardia. However, radiofrequency catheter ablation in such a case with that combination has not been reported. We encountered a case of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome with dextrocardia associated with complete situs inversus and an azygos continuation of the IVC. A steep angulation at the junction of the azygos vein and superior vena cava precluded the precise mapping of the anatomical right cavity with a femoral vein approach. Successful catheter ablation of an accessory connection between the coronary sinus and left ventricle could be achieved with a right cubital vein approach.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Catheter Ablation*
  • Dextrocardia*
  • Electrocardiography
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Situs Inversus*
  • Vena Cava, Inferior / abnormalities*
  • Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome / surgery*