Transcatheter cryoablation with 3-D mapping of an atrial ectopic tachycardia in a pediatric patient with tachycardia induced heart failure

J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2007 Apr;18(3):273-9. doi: 10.1007/s10840-007-9125-x. Epub 2007 May 23.

Abstract

Atrial ectopic tachycardias (AET) are often resistant to medical management and can lead to a significant reduction in cardiac function. Transcatheter cryoablation, a definitive therapy, to our knowledge has yet to be described in the pediatric population. A three-year-old male presented with AET induced heart failure which persisted despite medical management. Management was complicated by worsening heart failure and propylene glycol intoxication. He underwent transcatheter cryoablation using a 3-D navigation system with an initially successful elimination of the arrhythmia. After a late recurrence (15 months) of the AET he underwent epicardial transcatheter ablation using cryotherapy with successful elimination of the arrhythmia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Body Surface Potential Mapping
  • Catheter Ablation* / methods
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cryosurgery* / methods
  • Electrocardiography
  • Electrophysiologic Techniques, Cardiac
  • Heart Failure / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Tachycardia, Ectopic Atrial / complications
  • Tachycardia, Ectopic Atrial / diagnosis
  • Tachycardia, Ectopic Atrial / surgery*