Phrenic nerve displacement by intrapericardial balloon inflation during epicardial ablation of ventricular tachycardia: Four case reports.

CONCLUSION: PN injury can occur as one of the complications following epicardial VT ablation procedures, and may prevent successful ablation of these arrhythmias. PN displacement by using large balloon catheters into the epicardial space seems to be feasible and reproducible, avoid procedure-related morbidity, and improve ablation success when performed in selected centers and by experienced operators. PMID: 31984128 [PubMed]
Source: World Journal of Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: World J Cardiol Source Type: research