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Cavotricuspid isthmus ablation for atrial flutter: Anatomic challenges and troubleshooting

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Introduction In patients with cavotricuspid isthmus (CTI)-dependent atrial flutter, ablation along the CTI is often a routine and straightforward procedure. However, certain aspects of the regional anatomy can pose technical… Click to show full abstract

Introduction In patients with cavotricuspid isthmus (CTI)-dependent atrial flutter, ablation along the CTI is often a routine and straightforward procedure. However, certain aspects of the regional anatomy can pose technical challenges such that bidirectional block across the CTI can be difficult to achieve. Using a case example, we review common challenges with CTI ablation, discuss the important anatomic considerations that are relevant to procedural difficulty, and present approaches to troubleshooting.

Keywords: ablation atrial; cavotricuspid isthmus; ablation; isthmus ablation; atrial flutter

Journal Title: HeartRhythm Case Reports
Year Published: 2020

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