Successful left lateral AP ablation with transseptal puncture in a patient with situs inversus totalis and dextrocardia

Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, characterised by accessory pathways, is rarely seen with dextrocardia. We present a case of situs inversus-dextrocardia with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome successfully treated via catheter ablation using 3D mapping (EnSite Precision®). Adjustments included reversed electrocardiogram (ECG) electrode placement, EnSite patch positioning, and fluoroscopic views. Coronary sinus access required counterclockwise manoeuvers. Mapping identified a left-sided accessory pathway, necessitating transseptal puncture with mirror-image adjustments. Ablation at the optimal site resulted in success. This case highlights the feasibility of catheter ablation in dextrocardia with tailored procedural modifications.

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Cardiology in the Young
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2025-12-01
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https://doi.org/10.1017/s1047951125110275
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Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
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Successful left lateral AP ablation with transseptal puncture in a patient with situs inversus totalis and dextrocardia

Merve Maze Aydemir, Hasan Kafalı, Ahmet Karaman, Celal Akdeniz
Cardiology in the Young
Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
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Successful left lateral AP ablation with transseptal puncture in a patient with situs inversus totalis and dextrocardia

Merve Maze Aydemir, Hasan Kafalı, Ahmet Karaman, Celal Akdeniz
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Abstract

Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, characterised by accessory pathways, is rarely seen with dextrocardia. We present a case of situs inversus-dextrocardia with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome successfully treated via catheter ablation using 3D mapping (EnSite Precision®). Adjustments included reversed electrocardiogram (ECG) electrode placement, EnSite patch positioning, and fluoroscopic views. Coronary sinus access required counterclockwise manoeuvers. Mapping identified a left-sided accessory pathway, necessitating transseptal puncture with mirror-image adjustments. Ablation at the optimal site resulted in success. This case highlights the feasibility of catheter ablation in dextrocardia with tailored procedural modifications.

Cardiology in the YoungVol. 35(12)
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