Author: Prof. Dr. Brachmann and Dr. Noelker

Klinikum Coburg, Germany

Patient History

76-year-old woman, fainting rapidly under exercise. The patient reports angina and palpitations. 
A thromboembolic event occurred 4 years ago. Paroxysmal AF has been documented in Holter-ECG.

Diagnosis

Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and hypertension.

Treatment

Pulmonary vein isolation was performed in a lasso and intracardiac echocardiography-guided mode. Additionally 3D reconstruction of syngo DynaCT Cardiac was integrated into fluoroscopic views, which facilitated navigation in the left atrium regarding both lasso and ablation catheter. All pulmonary veins could be isolated successfully and no complications occurred.

Comments

syngo DynaCT Cardiac provides an additional intra-procedural imaging modality which we will use for all future cases of PVI. It facilitates navigation and therefore should avoid complications and reduce procedure time.