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Catheter ablation of typical atrial flutter improves cardiac chamber size and function

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

Abstract Introduction Cavo-tricuspid isthmus (CTI) dependent atrial flutter (AFL) is one of the most common atrial arrhythmias involving the right atrium (RA) for which radiofrequency catheter ablation has been widely used as a therapy of choice. There was a significant reduction in left atrial volume index (82.74 ± 28.5

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Back to basics: what is this rhythm? What are your options for treating this patient?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

The differential of a regular narrow QRS tachycardia is sinus tachycardia, SVT, and atrial flutter with regular conduction. There are no P waves preceding the QRS complexes, and no clear flutter waves. She had an echocardiogram which was normal. There is no need to immediately refer today’s patient to EP for ablation.

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Young Man with a Heart Rate of 257. What is it and how to manage?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

The Differential Diagnosis is: SVT with aberrancy(#) [AVNRT vs. WPW (also called AVRT*)] Atrial flutter with 1:1 conduction, with aberrancy VT coming from the anterior fascicle ( fascicular VT )@ *AVRT = AV Reciprocating Tachycardia (Tachycardic loop that uses both the AV node and an accessory pathway. The echo was normal.

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Electrical instability in a healthy 50 year old. How to manage?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

The patient has been scheduled for a PVC ablation procedure. Our patient was referred for EP study with a plan of PVC ablation if possible. The various idiopathic VTs usually can be controlled well with medical treatment and/or catheter ablation therapy. It is reasonable to perform an echocardiogram to evaluate LV function.