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ArticleCase reports in cardiology2026

Zero-Fluoroscopy Radiofrequency Ablation of a Right Ventricular Outflow Tract PVC in a Patient With Situs Inversus Totalis: When Precision Matters.

Eduardo Sanhueza, Matthew Hanson, Victor Neira, Sanoj Chacko, Andres Enriquez, Roji Oli, Mariana Saramago, Cengiz Burak

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8 authors.

Eduardo SanhuezaDivision of Cardiology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, queensu.ca.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5548-0919
Matthew HansonDivision of Cardiology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, queensu.ca.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1691-5881
Victor NeiraDivision of Cardiology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, queensu.ca.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3366-9045
Sanoj ChackoDivision of Cardiology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, queensu.ca.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6050-3187
Andres EnriquezDivision of Cardiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, upenn.edu.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8146-360X
Roji OliDivision of Cardiology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, queensu.ca.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-9335-0058
Mariana SaramagoDivision of Cardiology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, queensu.ca.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3439-0575
Cengiz BurakDivision of Cardiology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, queensu.ca.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2730-0161

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Abstract

Background: Congenital cardiac anomalies present unique challenges for adult cardiac electrophysiologists, particularly when attempting complex ablation procedures. Case Summary: We report the case of a 60-year-old male with situs inversus totalis who presented with symptomatic, high-burden premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) refractory to medical therapy. Using reversed (mirror-image) precordial lead placement, high-definition 3D electroanatomic mapping, and intracardiac echocardiography, successful radiofrequency ablation was achieved using a completely zero-fluoroscopy approach. Discussion: In patients with congenital cardiac anomalies, the applicability of zero-fluoroscopy strategies is often limited because of their complex anatomy. Successful management requires in-depth anatomical understanding and carefully adapted procedural techniques. This case highlights that even in the setting of significant anatomical variation, a systematic zero-fluoroscopy approach can lead to effective and safe outcomes. Take‐Home Message: Zero-fluoroscopy PVC radiofrequency ablation using high-definition 3D mapping and intracardiac echocardiography is a feasible and safe approach, even in anatomically challenging cases such as situs inversus.

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cardiac ablationdextrocardiaKartagener syndromepremature ventricular complexsitus inversuszero fluoroscopy

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PMID41994306
PMCPMC13080684

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