Percutaneous myocardial ablation in double-chamber right ventricle

Authors
Tsuchikane, E Kobayashi, T Kirino, M Nakaoka, Y Otsuji, S Tateyama, H Takami, H Sakurai, M Awata, N
Citation
E. Tsuchikane et al., Percutaneous myocardial ablation in double-chamber right ventricle, CATHET C IN, 49(1), 2000, pp. 97-101
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS
ISSN journal
15221946 → ACNP
Volume
49
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
97 - 101
Database
ISI
SICI code
1522-1946(200001)49:1<97:PMAIDR>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
Double-chamber right ventricle (DCRV) exhibits intracavitary outflow obstru ction. We report the first case of percutaneous myocardial ablation of DCRV in a 73-year-old patient. An alcohol-induced conus branch occlusion provid ed the reduction of pressure gradient from 81 to 48 mm Hg and clinical impr ovement. This strategy may be an alternative therapy to surgery in the adul t patients with DCRV. (C) 2000Wiley-Liss, Inc.