Radiofrequency atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation ablation in a patient with deep brain stimulation

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter is feasible in patients with deep brain stimulation but with extreme caution given the possibility of life‐threatening complications.

Keywords

• atrial fibrillation ablation
• atrial flutter
• deep brain stimulation
• Parkinson disease
• radiofrequency ablation
• Takotsubo syndrome