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Radiofrequency catheter ablation as a treatment option in a patient with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and atrial flutter after Fontan operation—Case report

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We report a 15‐year‐old male with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) after Fontan operation with recurrent, drug‐resistant atrial tachycardia. With the use of electro‐anatomical mapping system (EnSite) an atrial flutter… Click to show full abstract

We report a 15‐year‐old male with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) after Fontan operation with recurrent, drug‐resistant atrial tachycardia. With the use of electro‐anatomical mapping system (EnSite) an atrial flutter (AFl) with reentry activation around the tricuspid valve was diagnosed. Successful radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) was performed.

Keywords: heart syndrome; radiofrequency catheter; left heart; hypoplastic left; fontan operation; atrial flutter

Journal Title: Journal of Arrhythmia
Year Published: 2021

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