Presenter Status

Fellow

Abstract Type

Case report

Primary Mentor

Christopher Follansbee

Start Date

13-5-2021 11:30 AM

End Date

13-5-2021 1:30 PM

Presentation Type

Poster Presentation

Description

Background: Atrial standstill (AS) is a rare arrhythmia characterized by absence of electrical and mechanical atrial activity associated with SCN5A channelopathy.

Case: An 18 year old male with structurally normal heart, frequent sinus pauses, nonsustained atrial tachycardia and high-grade block was found to have SCN5A mutation c.3823G>A (p.Asp1275Asn). An electrophysiology study (EPS) with high density voltage mapping of the right atrium was done (Fig 1a). Nonsustained multifocal atrial tachycardia was induced without ablative targets (Fib 1b). Procainamide challenge was negative for Brugada, however induced AS (Fig 1c-d). No atrial capture could be achieved at maximal output. Empiric atrial lead positioning in the right atrial appendage was utilized based on prior atrial mapping (Fig 1e). AS resolved inlead.

Decision-Making: SCN5A disease can have a variable phenotype ranging from asymptomatic to progressive AS. A detailed EP study with high density mapping should be considered to assess for viable atrial tissue prior to pacemaker implantation. Progressive disease may result in high thresholds, failure to capture or AS, and patients should be followed closely.

Conclusion: SCN5A channelopathy can result in a unique phenotype that requires careful and serial evaluation by an electrophysiologist. As progressive AS can occur, a detailed EPS with high density atrial mapping should be considered when pacemaker implantation is required.

MeSH Keywords

Atrial standstill; Pediatrics; SCN5A

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May 13th, 11:30 AM May 13th, 1:30 PM

Atrial standstill in a pediatric patient with SCN5A mutation following procainamide challenge

Background: Atrial standstill (AS) is a rare arrhythmia characterized by absence of electrical and mechanical atrial activity associated with SCN5A channelopathy.

Case: An 18 year old male with structurally normal heart, frequent sinus pauses, nonsustained atrial tachycardia and high-grade block was found to have SCN5A mutation c.3823G>A (p.Asp1275Asn). An electrophysiology study (EPS) with high density voltage mapping of the right atrium was done (Fig 1a). Nonsustained multifocal atrial tachycardia was induced without ablative targets (Fib 1b). Procainamide challenge was negative for Brugada, however induced AS (Fig 1c-d). No atrial capture could be achieved at maximal output. Empiric atrial lead positioning in the right atrial appendage was utilized based on prior atrial mapping (Fig 1e). AS resolved inlead.

Decision-Making: SCN5A disease can have a variable phenotype ranging from asymptomatic to progressive AS. A detailed EP study with high density mapping should be considered to assess for viable atrial tissue prior to pacemaker implantation. Progressive disease may result in high thresholds, failure to capture or AS, and patients should be followed closely.

Conclusion: SCN5A channelopathy can result in a unique phenotype that requires careful and serial evaluation by an electrophysiologist. As progressive AS can occur, a detailed EPS with high density atrial mapping should be considered when pacemaker implantation is required.