A novel method for sinus node modification and phrenic nerve protection in resistant cases.

Full Abstract

This is a case report of inappropriate sinus tachycardia in a patient who had a previous unsuccessful endocardial ablation, which had been limited due to concerns of phrenic nerve injury. The patient required a repeat ablation that utilized a novel combined epicardial and endocardial approach for sinus node modification and simultaneous protection of the phrenic nerve via an epicardial balloon.

Author information

Author/s: Rubenstein, Jason C (JC); Kim, Michael H (MH); Jacobson, Jason T (JT);

Affiliation: Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, 201 E. Huron, Chicago, Il 60611, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Case Reports; Journal Article

Journal: Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology (J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Jun; vol 20 (issue 6) : pp 689-91

Dates: Created 2009/07/28; Completed 2009/10/15;

PMID: 19207755, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 10/15/2009, IMS Date: )

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