Open AccessIdiopathic epicardial ventricular tachycardia from the coronary venous system: From electrocardiographic recognition to appropriate therapy
Author(s) -
Boulé Stéphane,
Federspiel Claire,
Verbrugge Eric,
Klug Didier
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
annals of noninvasive electrocardiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.494
H-Index - 48
eISSN - 1542-474X
pISSN - 1082-720X
DOI - 10.1111/anec.12445
Subject(s) - medicine , cardiology , endocardium , ventricular tachycardia , coronary sinus , sinus tachycardia , electrocardiography , ablation , tachycardia , catheter ablation
Idiopathic epicardial ventricular tachycardias ( VT s) account for 9% of idiopathic VT s. The recognition of this entity is important, as a minimally invasive ablation procedure performed exclusively through the coronary sinus branches may be considered, avoiding the potential risks associated with access to the left ventricular endocardium, the aortic root, and the pericardial space. The electrocardiographic features and therapeutic management of this rare form of tachycardia are discussed.