Effects of new intravascular contrast agents on [Ca2+]i transients and contraction in cultured ventricular myocytes

Acute suppression of epicardial left ventricular summit premature ventricular ectopy by occlusive venogram

We describe the unique phenomenon of occlusive venogram-induced suppression of premature ventricular complexes (PVC) arising from the epicardial left ventricular summit (LVS). Prior to ablation through the coronary sinus, routine occlusive venogram performed at the focus of PVC origin led to localized myocardial staining and simultaneous, sustained PVC suppression. Pace-mapping adjacent to the area of myocardial staining revealed near-identical PVC morphology match (98%). Routine occlusive venogram prior to ablation within the coronary venous system is safe and contributed to localization of the PVC focus.