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Endocardial autonomic denervation of the left atrium to treat recurrent micturition syncope

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Micturition syncope (MS) is one type of neurally mediated syncope.1 MS has been reported as classically occurring in the healthy men after sleep or recumbency, and alcohol intake may be a predisposing factor.2,3 MS is a clinical disease affecting quality of life and increasing the risk of physical trauma in patients. Left atrial (LA) vagal denervation via the radiofrequency (RF) catheter ablation targeting the left ganglionated plexi (GP) were showed to be effective in patients with refractory vasovagal syncope.

Source: HeartRhythm Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2024.10.021

Authors: Aiyue Chen, Wei Sun, Lihui Zheng

Institutions: Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Fu Wai Hospital, Box Hill Hospital, Eastern Health

Language: English

Topic: Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,100