[The superior vena cava as a site of ectopic foci in atrial fibrillation]. / La vena cava superior como inductora de fibrilación auricular de origen focal.
Rev Esp Cardiol
; 60(1): 68-71, 2007 Jan.
Article
em Es
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-17288958
ABSTRACT
Radiofrequency catheter ablation of ectopic foci that trigger atrial fibrillation has been established as a curative method for patients with symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Although the majority of these foci are located in and around the pulmonary veins, other less common locations have been identified. Recognition that foci can lie outside the pulmonary veins is important for ensuring therapeutic success. The most frequently reported foci of ectopic activity outside the pulmonary veins are in the superior vena cava and the posterior wall of the left atrium. Here we report our experience with the ablation of ectopic foci located in the superior vena cava in patients with symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Fibrilação Atrial
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Veia Cava Superior
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Ablação por Cateter
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
Es
Revista:
Rev Esp Cardiol
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Espanha