When, why, and how to perform cardiac radiofrequency catheter ablation |
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| Authors: | Kathy N Wright DVM Dipl ACVIM Timothy K Knilans MD Holly M Irvin |
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| Institution: | aThe Cincinnati Animal Referral and Emergency Center, 6995 East Kemper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249, USA;bDepartment of Cardiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA |
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| Abstract: | Radiofrequency catheter ablative techniques provide a unique opportunity to cure dogs of certain supraventricular tachyarrhythmias, rather than simply controlling the rhythm with drug therapy. Accessory pathways, which can participate as one limb of a rapid, narrow complex tachyarrhythmia circuit, have a particularly high cure rate with radiofrequency catheter ablation. Focal atrial tachycardias also provide a substrate that can be amenable to ablation. Tachycardia-induced myocardial dysfunction resulting from frequent tachyarrhythmic episodes will resolve after a successful ablation. This report outlines the indications, equipment, and techniques used in dogs for performing catheter ablation with temperature-controlled radiofrequency energy delivery. |
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| Keywords: | Accessory pathway Supraventricular Catheter ablation Radiofrequency energy |
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