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Epicardial connections across the cavotricuspid isthmus

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The cavotricuspid isthmus (CTI), is a critical connection for many right atrial (RA) macro-reentrant flutters and is a safe and effective ablation target. Bidirectional block across the CTI is the accepted endpoint of the procedure and may be difficult to achieve because of the presence of sub-Eustachian pouches, presence of a prominent Eustachian ridge, or enlarged pectinate muscles, among other challenges.1 Block can be confirmed with several approaches, such as differential pacing maneuvers or electroanatomic mapping.

Source: HeartRhythm Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2024.09.021

Authors: Emily Janak, Alexander Turin, Weston Harkness, Alexander Green, Peter Santucci, Smit Vasaiwala

Institutions: Loyola University Medical Center, Loyola Medicine, University of Michigan

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,100