Narrow-QRS Ventricular Tachycardia Due to Microreentry After Iatrogenic Right Bundle Injury
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Background: Ventricular tachycardia (VT) after ablation near the conduction system can present with a relatively narrow QRS complex and mimic supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), making diagnosis and management challenging. Case Summary: A 26-year-old man with 2 prior ablations for idiopathic premature ventricular complexes presented with incessant narrow-QRS tachycardia and left ventricular systolic dysfunction. Despite antiarrhythmic drugs and repeated cardioversion, the tachycardia persisted. Electrophysiologic study demonstrated ventriculoatrial dissociation, fixed His-His return intervals, and concealed fusion during atrial overdrive pacing. High-density mapping identified earliest activation at the mid–right bundle within a voltage border zone. Targeted radiofrequency ablation at this site terminated the VT and restored sinus rhythm, with complete recovery of ventricular function. Discussion: This case illustrates an iatrogenic conduction system–related microreentrant VT masquerading as SVT, and it highlights the value of pacing maneuvers and high-density mapping for mechanistic diagnosis and precise ablation. Take-Home Messages: VT after prior right ventricular ablation may present with a narrow-QRS complex and mimic SVT. High-density mapping and pacing maneuvers can reveal an iatrogenic conduction system–related reentrant circuit and guide effective ablation.

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catheter ablationconduction system arrhythmiamicroreentrant ventricular tachycardianarrow QRS ventricular tachycardia
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Narrow-QRS Ventricular Tachycardia Due to Microreentry After Iatrogenic Right Bundle Injury
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Kim, Myoung JungJung, WonyoungKim, JuwonKim, Ju YounPark, Seung-JungOn, Young KeunPark, Kyoung-Min
DOI
10.1016/j.jaccas.2026.107350
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2026
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JACC: Case Reports
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