Catheter ablation of accessory links: solved question?
Authors:
L. Haman P. Pařízek 1,2 2
Authors‘ workplace:
Katedra válečného vnitřního lékařství Fakulty vojenského zdravotnictví Univerzity obrany, Hradec Králové
1; I. interní klinika LF UK a FN Hradec Králové
2
Published in:
Kardiol Rev Int Med 2006, 8(Supplementum): 20-23
Overview
Definition:
Accessory pathways are inherited anomalous atrioventricular connections that predispose to supraventricular tachyarrhythmias.
Key features:
There are 2 main forms of accessory pathways –atrioventricular (98 %) and atriofascicular (2 %). Clinical manifestation occurs usually in infancy or in pubescent period in the form of supraventricular tachycardia and/or atrial fibrillation (30 %). Approximately 50 % of patients may be asymptomatic. Rarely there is association with sudden death due to ventricular fibrillation triggered by atrial fibrillation with rapid conduction to the ventricles via the accessory pathway.
Therapy:
Catheter ablation is highly effective method with a low risk and is the preferred therapy for symptomatic patients.
Key words:
preexcitation - accessory pathway - catheter ablation
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