Identification of a conduction gap of the mitral isthmus by using a novel high-density mapping catheter

Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2012 Mar;35(3):e65-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2010.02934.x. Epub 2010 Oct 28.

Abstract

Peri-mitral atrial flutter, which is a type of macroreentrant atrial tachycardia circulating around the mitral annulus, was terminated with the guidance of the high-density mapping catheter. A 72-year-old woman with atrial fibrillation and atrial tachycardia presented with symptoms of congestive heart failure. The recurrent peri-mitral atrial flutter following the initial catheter ablation for atrial tachycardia and atrial fibrillation was terminated by radiofrequency application on the gap that was identified using a novel high-density mapping catheter.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Atrial Fibrillation / diagnosis
  • Atrial Fibrillation / surgery
  • Atrial Flutter / diagnosis*
  • Atrial Flutter / surgery
  • Catheter Ablation
  • Electrocardiography
  • Female
  • Heart Conduction System / physiopathology*
  • Heart Failure / diagnosis
  • Heart Failure / surgery
  • Humans
  • Tachycardia, Ectopic Atrial / diagnosis
  • Tachycardia, Ectopic Atrial / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome