Combined epicardial-endocardial approach to ablation of inappropriate sinus tachycardia

J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2004 Feb;15(2):237-40. doi: 10.1046/j.1540-8167.2004.03370.x.

Abstract

A combined epicardial-endocardial approach to ablation of inappropriate sinus tachycardia in a highly symptomatic patient who failed to respond to medical therapy and endocardial ablation is described. The anatomy and physiology of the sinus node is discussed, providing a basis for performing this procedure. This case provides an additional therapeutic option for a condition that often is difficult to manage.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Body Surface Potential Mapping
  • Catheter Ablation*
  • Electrocardiography, Ambulatory
  • Electrophysiologic Techniques, Cardiac
  • Endocardium / physiopathology
  • Endocardium / surgery*
  • Female
  • Heart Rate / physiology
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Pericardium / physiopathology
  • Pericardium / surgery*
  • Tachycardia, Sinus / physiopathology
  • Tachycardia, Sinus / surgery*