Catheter ablation of typical right atrial flutter in a 20-day-old neonate with tachycardiomyopathy

BackgroundFetal echocardiography can diagnose neonatal atrial flutter, which can cause heart failure in newborns. Little is known about catheter ablation in this population.MethodsCase report that aimed to review a successful ablation in a 20-day-old patient with refractory atrial flutter.ResultsThis is the first report of a successful neonatal atrial flutter ablation without any early recurrence after the procedure.ConclusionsAtrial flutter ablation performed on newborns is a reliable and long-lasting treatment option. This case report presents a successful catheter ablation procedure performed on a 20-day-old neonate with refractory atrial flutter, highlighting its effectiveness as a reliable and long-lasting treatment option in this population.The study underscores the importance of fetal echocardiography for early diagnosis and intervention to prevent neonatal heart failure caused by atrial flutter.image