SELECTIVE CATHETER ABLATION OF THE SLOW ATRIOVENTRICULAR NODAL PATHWAY FOR ATRIAL-FIBRILLATION

Authors
OKREGLICKI AM MILLAR RNS
Citation
Am. Okreglicki et Rns. Millar, SELECTIVE CATHETER ABLATION OF THE SLOW ATRIOVENTRICULAR NODAL PATHWAY FOR ATRIAL-FIBRILLATION, South African medical journal, 87, 1997, pp. 147-148
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Medicine, General & Internal
Journal title
South African medical journal → ACNP
ISSN journal
02569574
Volume
87
Year of publication
1997
Supplement
3
Pages
147 - 148
Database
ISI
SICI code
0256-9574(1997)87:<147:SCAOTS>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
The slow AV nodal pathway was ablated selectively in a 62-year-old man with uncontrolled rapid atrial fibrillation. This resulted in a much slower ventricular response without the need for permanent pacing, The pathophysiology is discussed.