Author/Editor		Rakovec, Peter; Gjorgov, Nikola
Title		Atrioventricular conduction disturbances as complications following catheter ablation of supraventricular tachycardias
Type		članek
Source		Ital Heart J
Vol. and No.		Letnik 5, št. Suppl 1
Publication year		2004
Volume		str. 18S-22S
Language		eng
Abstract		Radiofrequency catheter ablation of supraventricular tachycardias is effective in most cases and relatively safe. Serious complications are very rare. The most common complication is the development of either transient or permanent atrioventricular block. The development of an inadvertent atrioventricular block is related to the ablation anatomic site. On one hand the block may be transient without any sequelae, on the other hand late occurrence of high degree atrioventricular block, requiring pacemaker implantation, may follow an uneventful ablation procedure or only slight PR interval prolongation. A careful follow-up is required in all cases with any atrioventricular conduction disturbance seen during the procedure.
Descriptors		TACHYCARDIA, SUPRAVENTRICULAR CATHETER ABLATION HEART BLOCK ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY