INTRACARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL STUDY AND ABLATION IN NEPAL

Authors

  • Man Bahadur KC Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre, Bansbari, Kathmandu
  • S Rajbhandari Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre, Bansbari, Kathmandu
  • D Sharma Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre, Bansbari, Kathmandu
  • A M Naik Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre, Bansbari, Kathmandu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.476

Abstract

Cardiac electrophysiology study (EPS) is one of the most advanced, challenging and a complex branch of
invasive cardiology. It involves placement of large sized multipolar catheters in various chambers of the
heart. They are used to map and also to ablate the culprit focus of arrhythmia generation. When done by
experts, the procedure can be curative. Three electrophysiology workshops were conducted in Shahid
Gangalal National Heart Centre. 44 patients underwent the procedure, among which 38 had radiofrequency
ablations done and 8 had electrophysiological study. Of the ablated cases all were successful except one
had recurrence of tachycardia. Overall success rate was 93% and no major complications were noted
during or after procedure.
Key Words: Electrophysiology, Radiofrequency ablation.

Author Biography

Man Bahadur KC, Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre, Bansbari, Kathmandu



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Published

2004-05-01

How to Cite

KC, M. B., Rajbhandari, S., Sharma, D., & Naik, A. M. (2004). INTRACARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL STUDY AND ABLATION IN NEPAL. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 43(153). https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.476

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Vol. 43 No. 153 (2004)

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Original Article

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