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Successful left coronary cusp cryoablation in an adolescent with premature ventrıcular extrasystoles-associated cardiomyopathy [Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars]
Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2020; 48(2): 171-176 | DOI: 10.5543/tkda.2019.25342

Successful left coronary cusp cryoablation in an adolescent with premature ventrıcular extrasystoles-associated cardiomyopathy

Yakup Ergül, Senem Özgür, Hasan Candaş Kafalı
Department of Pediatric Cardiology, University of Health Sciences İstanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovasculer Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey

Ventricular arrhythmias arising from coronary cusps are not uncommon. However, the mapping and ablation of outflow tract ventricular arrhythmias originating from aortic cusps can be challenging. Radiofrequency ablation of this area can cause rare but serious complications. This was a report of a 17-year-old male patient with very frequent, nonsustained ventricular tachycardia attacks and premature ventricular contraction-induced cardiomyopathy. The origin of the ventricular arrhythmia was determined to be the left coronary cusp, and the patient was treated successfully with cryoablation. In high-risk areas, cryoablation is an effective and safe alternative method.

Keywords: Coronary cusp, cryoablation; premature ventricular contraction-induced cardiomyopathy.

How to cite this article
Yakup Ergül, Senem Özgür, Hasan Candaş Kafalı. Successful left coronary cusp cryoablation in an adolescent with premature ventrıcular extrasystoles-associated cardiomyopathy. Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2020; 48(2): 171-176

Corresponding Author: Yakup Ergül, Türkiye
Manuscript Language: English


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