A rare complication of radiofrequency ablation: skin burn

Cardiol Young. 2015 Oct;25(7):1385-6. doi: 10.1017/S1047951114002741. Epub 2015 Jan 23.

Abstract

Radiofrequency ablation is the first-line treatment for arrhythmias with high success and low complication rates. Skin burns have been reported rarely after electrophysiological procedures, especially procedures in which higher-power energy is used and multiple ablations are performed. Here, we report a case of skin burn that developed after radiofrequency ablation for ventricular tachycardia originating from the right ventricular outflow tract.

Keywords: Skin burn; electrode pad; radiofrequency ablation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Burns, Electric
  • Catheter Ablation / adverse effects*
  • Child
  • Electrocardiography / methods*
  • Female
  • Heart Ventricles / physiopathology*
  • Humans
  • Skin / injuries*
  • Tachycardia, Ventricular / surgery*