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Radiofrequency ablation of recurrent, drug refractory, left posterior fascicular ventricular tachycardia in a pregnant lady without the use of fluoroscopy

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Idiopathic fascicular ventricular tachycardia (IFVT) constitutes 10e15% of all idiopathic ventricular tachycardias (VT) involving the left ventricle (LV) [1]. It is usually seen in young males. It typically responds to… Click to show full abstract

Idiopathic fascicular ventricular tachycardia (IFVT) constitutes 10e15% of all idiopathic ventricular tachycardias (VT) involving the left ventricle (LV) [1]. It is usually seen in young males. It typically responds to verapamil. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) provides an effective and permanent cure. In this report, we discuss a pregnant lady with recurrent IFVT and the challenges involved in treating her.

Keywords: fascicular ventricular; pregnant lady; ventricular tachycardia; radiofrequency ablation

Journal Title: Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal
Year Published: 2019

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