Ablation of supraventricular tachycardia in elderly persons presents a challenging problem to electrophysiologists. Friable cardiac structures, prone to catheter perforation, comorbid ...

In the authors' experience, junctional rhythm and successful modification is achieved by approximately 90% during the first radiofrequency application at the point of the intersection. An example ...

Most causes for waking up with a racing heart aren't serious. But some may require treatment. Learn the causes of heart palpitations and when to see a doctor.

Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is categorized as a sudden pounding of the heart. It is an umbrella term for arrhythmias that start above the lower heart chambers. SVT can also lead to serious ...

Stable catheter positioning on the atrial aspect of the tricuspid annulus over the AV muscular septum resulted in continuous junctional tachycardia, whereas intermittent junctional tachycardia ...

GOLDBERGER J, BROOKS R and KADISH A (2006) Physiology of “Atypical” Atrioventricular Junctional Reentrant Tachycardia Occurring Following Radiofrequency Catheter Modification of the Atrioventricular ...

Ventricular ectopic beats (VEBs) are commonly seen in daily clinical practice. They are largely asymptomatic but can cause upsetting symptoms in some patients. In normal hearts, their occurrence is ...