Successful slow pathway ablation in a patient with a rare unroofed type coronary sinus

Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2013 Apr;36(4):e100-2. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2011.03155.x. Epub 2012 Apr 5.

Abstract

We report a case of atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia coexistent with a coronary sinus (CS) anomaly. During a standard electrophysiological study, the CS could not be cannulated despite several attempts. A persistent left superior vena cava angiogram through the left brachial vein confirmed an unroofed type CS. Successful slow pathway ablation from the right posterior paraseptum lesion was achieved using an anatomical approach.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Angiography
  • Bundle of His / physiopathology
  • Catheter Ablation / methods*
  • Coronary Sinus / abnormalities*
  • Echocardiography
  • Electrocardiography
  • Female
  • Fluoroscopy
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry / diagnostic imaging
  • Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry / physiopathology
  • Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry / surgery*