Title:Atrial Tachycardias Arising from the Atrial Appendages and Aortic Sinus of Valsalva
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Author(s):Colleen M. Taylor, Himabindu Samardhi and Haris M. Haqqani
Affiliation:Department of Cardiology, Prince Charles Hospital, 627 Rode Road, Chermside, Brisbane, QLD Australia 4032.
Keywords:Ablation, aortic sinus of Valsalva, atrial appendage, atrial tachycardia, non-coronary cusp.
Abstract:Focal atrial tachycardias arising from the atrial appendages and the aortic sinuses of Valsalva are less frequently
encountered in clinical practice. This review article describes the clinical presentation, surface P wave morphology,
electrophysiologic characteristics and treatment of these arrhythmias. Catheter ablation of these focal tachycardias
has a high success rate. It is however important to be aware of specific anatomic considerations in these locations for optimal
treatment outcomes with low complication rates.
