Year: 2015
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: The patient was a 62-year-old man with atrial fibrillation and severe scoliosis. Scoliosis may impair cardiorespiratory function. Enhanced computed tomography (CT) was helpful for the Brockenbrough method. Three-dimensional (3D) mapping also demonstrated clockwise rotation of the heart. We successfully isolated extensive encircling pulmonary vein in this patient using enhanced CT and 3D mapping. The CT venous images revealed appropriate localization of the vein and heart. CT and 3D mapping may ensure a more stable and safer procedure.
Source: Journal of Arrhythmia
Authors: Takahiro Kamihara, Shinji Kaneko, Masaya Fujita, Kazutoshi Yamaguchi, Shingo Narita, Tomoaki Haga, Daisuke Hayashi, Taiki Ohashi, Ryuji Kubota, Masanori Shinoda
Institution: Toyota Kosei Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,540
OpenAlex ID: W434304381