Case report of pulmonary vein isolation in situs inversus totalis.
Eur Heart J Case Rep
; 8(2): ytae067, 2024 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Situs inversus totalis (SIT) is a rare condition, where all the organs in the body are mirrored. Atrial fibrillation occurs in patients with SIT. We describe the case of pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) in SIT. Casesummary:
A patient with atrial fibrillation was referred to our hospital due to palpitations. Diagnosis of atrial fibrillation was made by electrocardiogram. The patient reported to have a SIT that was confirmed. Meticulous preparation was done including a three-dimensional model and radiofrequency PVI was performed successfully. No recurrence of atrial fibrillation was detected until last follow-up 2 years after PVI.Discussion:
Pulmonary vein isolation in SIT can be performed successfully and with excellent long-term result.
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Prognostic_studies
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En
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article