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Cardiac Tamponade Due to Right Ventricle Perforation: A Rare Complication of Catheter Ablation for Ventricular Tachycardia Storm.

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Cardiac tamponade is a rare but fatal complication of catheter ablation. We are reporting a case of a 73-year-old male with ventricular tachycardia (VT) storm undergoing urgent VT ablation, who was later found to have right ventricle (RV) perforation-an unusual site for catheter ablation complication. The patient underwent isochronal late activation mapping (ILAM)-based ablation and elimination of local abnormal ventricular activities (LAVA). After procedure, his blood pressure rapidly decreased, and he was found to have cardiac tamponade. The tamponade was recurring despite of pericardial pigtail placement; thus, the patient was prepared for open-heart surgery. To preserve blood, auto transfusion was used as a bridging therapy.

Source: Acta medica Indonesiana

Authors: Annisa Puspitasari Nachrowi, Simon Salim, Angga Pramudita, Muhammad Yamin

Institutions: University of Indonesia, Rumah Sakit Umum Pusat Nasional Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo

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: $500

OpenAlex ID: W4406877124

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