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If the source of atrial tachycardia cannot be mapped during ep study, can we do av node ablation instead since i already have a dual chamber pacemaker?

Q: if the source of atrial tachycardia cannot be mapped during ep study, can we do av node ablation instead since i already have a dual chamber pacemaker?

: Not certain who you mean by we? Do you have. mouse in your pocket? ;-). Complex issue -Discuss with local team.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Not certain who you mean by we? Do you have. mouse in your pocket? ;-). Complex issue -Discuss with local team.

Answered 9/28/2022

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A member asked:

If the source of atrial tachycardia cannot be mapped during ep study, can we do av node ablation instead since i already have a dual chamber pacemaker?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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