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.

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Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology
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2025-10-21
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https://doi.org/10.1111/pace.70071
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Vascular anomalies and interventions
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Pulse Field Ablation for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: Targeting the Persistent Superior Vena Cava

Sara Vázquez‐Calvo, Atul Verma, Vidal Essebag, Vladimir Poletaev
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Abstract

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.

Pacing and Clinical ElectrophysiologyVol. 48(12)
McGill University Health Centre (CA)
Sociedad Española de Cardiología, Fonds de Recherche du Québec - Santé
Openalex Percentile: Top 53%
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