Coronary artery injury related to catheter ablation of cardiac arrhythmias: A systematic review.

Naga Venkata K PothineniKrishna KancharlaAjoe J KatoorGhanshyam ShantaHakan PaydakSuraj C KapaAbhishek Deshmukh

Published in: Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology (2018)

Most (91.8%) coronary injuries are a result of anatomic proximity to the site of ablation. Awareness of the relation between coronary artery course and anatomical site of ablation could prevent myocardial damage and improve procedural safety.

Keyphrases

coronary artery
catheter ablation
atrial fibrillation
pulmonary artery
left atrial
left ventricular
left atrial appendage
oxidative stress
congenital heart disease
coronary artery disease
radiofrequency ablation
mitral valve