First catheter ablation in Fiji: Innovative use of a pacemaker programmer as a recording system

斐济首例导管消融术:创新性地将起搏器编程器用作记录系统

阅读:1

Abstract

Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is a potentially life-threatening condition for which catheter ablation is considered first-line therapy, yet electrophysiology (EP) services remain unavailable in many low- and middle-income countries. We describe the innovative use of a pacemaker programmer as an EP recording system for the first catheter ablation procedures performed in Fiji. 2 patients with symptomatic Wolff-Parkinson-White underwent ablation using a repurposed pacemaker programmer for intracardiac signal recording in combination with an IBI-1500T9 radiofrequency generator for energy delivery. Both procedures were successful, achieving elimination of accessory pathway conduction and complete resolution of symptoms without complications. These cases demonstrate that repurposing readily available cardiac device equipment can enable lifesaving EP procedures in resource-limited settings and establish a foundation for future service development.

特别声明

1、本页面内容包含部分的内容是基于公开信息的合理引用;引用内容仅为补充信息,不代表本站立场。

2、若认为本页面引用内容涉及侵权,请及时与本站联系,我们将第一时间处理。

3、其他媒体/个人如需使用本页面原创内容,需注明“来源:[生知库]”并获得授权;使用引用内容的,需自行联系原作者获得许可。

4、投稿及合作请联系:info@biocloudy.com。