From minimally to maximally invasive; VT ablation in the setting of mechanical aortic and mitral valves
- Author(s)
- Hawson, J; Kalman, J; Goldblatt, J; Anderson, RD; Watts, T; Hardcastle, N; Siva, S; Kumar, S; Lee, G;
- Details
- Publication Year 2022-09,Volume 33,Issue #9,Page 2116-2120
- Journal Title
- Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology
- Publication Type
- Case report
- Abstract
- Double mitral and aortic mechanical valves present an access challenge when planning a ventricular tachycardia (VT) ablation. In this case report, we describe a patient who was considered for stereotactic ablative radiotherapy but was unable to proceed due to unfavorable anatomy making them at high risk of fistula formation. The patient went on to have an endocardial VT ablation via mini-thoracotomy and transapical access without complication. This case highlights the need for careful consideration when planning treatment for patients with double mechanical valves.
- Keywords
- Aortic Valve/diagnostic imaging/surgery; *Catheter Ablation/adverse effects; Endocardium; Humans; Mitral Valve/diagnostic imaging/surgery; *Tachycardia, Ventricular/diagnosis/etiology/surgery; Treatment Outcome; ablation; ventricular arrhythmia; ventricular tachycardia
- Department(s)
- Cancer Imaging; Radiation Oncology
- PubMed ID
- 35842799
- Publisher's Version
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jce.15623
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