Radiofrequency catheter ablation treatment of a child with dilated cardiomyopathy secondary to chronic ectopic atrial tachycardia

• Published in: Turkish journal of pediatrics Vol. 39; no. 3; pp. 421 - 427
• Main Authors: Tezcan, U K, Diker, E, Ozdemir, M, Heper, G, Cehreli, S, Göksel, S
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Turkey 01.07.1997
• Subjects: Adolescent; Cardiomyopathy, Dilated - etiology; Catheter Ablation; Chronic Disease; Echocardiography; Electrocardiography; Humans; Male; Tachycardia, Ectopic Atrial - complications; Tachycardia, Ectopic Atrial - diagnosis; Tachycardia, Ectopic Atrial - therapy

Ectopic atrial tachycardia (EAT) is a rare but reversible cause of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCMP). The diagnosis and the definite control of the arrhythmia are essential for the regression of DCMP. Unfortunately, conventional antiarrhythmic drugs usually fail to control the arrhythmia, and the result...