Journal of Cardiac Arrhythmias (May 2021)

Cryoablation of a Mahaim Epicardial Accessory Pathway Inside Coronary Sinus Using an 8-mm Catheter

  • Bruno Pereira Valdigem,
  • Nilton José Carneiro da Silva,
  • Rogerio Braga Andalaft,
  • Carla Almeida,
  • Nilson Araujo Junior,
  • Fernando Scazzuso,
  • Olga F de Souza

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 34, no. 2

Abstract

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Cyoablation is a ablation technique underutilized except in parahissian pathways and atrial fibrillation ablation. Ablation inside venous coronary sinus remains a dreaded incursion, and cryoablation is rarely used. We present the case of a 43 YO female who had a recurrent wolff parkinson white syndrome due to an epicardial pathway inside the coronary sinus successfully treated with a large bore(8mm) cryocatheter. We also review literature and describe the advantages and similar reports of use of cryo in low flow recesses inside the heart.