Percutaneous Epicardial Ablation of Ventricular Arrhythmias Arising from the Left Ventricular Summit.

Abstract

The left ventricular summit (LVS) is the highest point of the left ventricular epicardium, and ventricular arrhythmias originating from this area accounts for 10% to 15% of idiopathic outflow tract ventricular arrhythmias. Direct epicardial ablation of outflow tract ventricular arrhythmias arising from the LVS is successful only in a minority of patients because of close proximity to the coronary artery or thick epicardial fat. Therefore, alternative strategies should be prioritized before performing epicardial approach. When performed, electrocardiogram characteristics suggestive of the site of origin to be the accessible area within the LVS needs be evaluated to avoid ineffective epicardial approach.