Pulse Field Ablation for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: Targeting the Persistent Superior Vena Cava
Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is a rare vascular anomaly that can act as a trigger for atrial fibrillation (AF). Thermal ablation in this region carries a notable risk. Pulse field ablation (PFA), a non-thermal modality, offers a safer alternative. We report the first case of successful PLSVC isolation using the PulseSelect catheter in a patient with recurrent persistent AF. The procedure was performed without complications, and no arrhythmia recurrence was observed at 6 months. This case supports the feasibility and safety of PLSVC isolation using PFA, highlighting its role in managing arrhythmia in patients with this venous anomaly.
Authors
- Sara Vázquez‐Calvo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3787-6853)
- Atul Verma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1020-9727)
- Vidal Essebag (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0107-5197)
- Vladimir Poletaev (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0878-6530)
Institutions
- McGill University Health Centre (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology
- Published
- 2025-10-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/pace.70071
- Primary Topic
- Vascular anomalies and interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Sociedad Española de Cardiología
- Fonds de Recherche du Québec - Santé