Disconnection of the left atrial appendage for elimination of foci maintaining atrial fibrillation

J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2005 Aug;16(8):917-9. doi: 10.1046/j.1540-8167.2005.40804.x.

Abstract

We report a case with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, in whom multiple foci were identified in the left atrial appendage after pulmonary vein isolation. The patient was successfully treated by catheter ablation to disconnect this structure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Atrial Appendage / surgery*
  • Atrial Fibrillation / physiopathology
  • Atrial Fibrillation / surgery*
  • Catheter Ablation / methods*
  • Electrocardiography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pulmonary Veins