Ectopic atrial tachycardia originating from right atrial appendage aneurysms in children: Three case reports

• DOI: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2017.10.010
• Publication Date: 2017-10-23T11:50:36Z
• Authors: Tomomitsu Kanaya; Kyoichi Nishigaki; Yoko Yoshida; Yoshihide Nakamura; Yosuke Murakami; Tsugutoshi Suzuki
• Keywords: Atrial tachycardia; Atrial Appendage; Radiofrequency catheter ablation

Key Teaching Points•Ectopic atrial tachycardia originating from aneurysms of the right appendage is very rare among children.•Aneurysms having structural abnormalities such as pectinate muscles and saccular form would prevent catheter insertion radiofrequency ablation.•Surgical treatment often effective for patients with aneurysm multiple tachycardia; however, location or size important surgical treatment.•A combination medications, surgery, ablation should be considered foci aneurysms. •Ectopic