Ebsteins anomaly of the tricuspid valve other diagnostic studies
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]}; Priyamvada Singh, MBBS [3]; Claudia P. Hochberg, M.D. Assistant Editor-In-Chief: Kristin Feeney, B.S. [4]
Overview
Electrophysiologic testing may be done in Ebstein's anomaly patients who have rhythm disturbances such as tachyarrhythmias, or Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. An electrophysiology study helps in identifying accessory pathways prior to an ablation procedure.
ACC / AHA 2008 Guidelines- Recommendation for Electrophysiology Testing/Pacing Issues - Ebstein’s Anomaly of the Tricuspid Valve(DO NOT EDIT)[1]
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"1.Catheter ablation can be beneficial for treatment of recurrent supraventricular tachycardia in some patients with Ebstein’s anomaly.(Level of Evidence: B) " |
References
- ↑ Warnes CA, Williams RG, Bashore TM, Child JS, Connolly HM, Dearani JA; et al. (2008). "ACC/AHA 2008 guidelines for the management of adults with congenital heart disease: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines (Writing Committee to Develop Guidelines on the Management of Adults With Congenital Heart Disease). Developed in Collaboration With the American Society of Echocardiography, Heart Rhythm Society, International Society for Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, and Society of Thoracic Surgeons". J Am Coll Cardiol. 52 (23): e1–121. doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2008.10.001. PMID 19038677.