Cardioinhibitory reflex syncope: Cardioneuroablation as a therapeutic alternative

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Contributors

  • Amelie Beblo - , Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin (Author)
  • Robert Hättasch - , Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin (Author)
  • Nikolaos Dagres - , Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin (Author)
  • Felix Hohendanner - , Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin (Author)
  • Gerhard Hindricks - , Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin (Author)
  • Sergio Richter - , Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology (at Dresden Heart Centre) (Author)
  • Verena Tscholl - , Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin (Author)

Abstract

The case of a 36-year-old female patient with recurrent reflex syncope characterized by predominant cardioinhibition and episodes of asystole lasting up to 9 s, as documented by an implantable loop recorder, is reported. Given her young age and symptomatic burden, cardioneuroablation (CNA) was performed without complications as an alternative to pacemaker implantation, in accordance with European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) recommendations. In this case, CNA has shown to be an effective and safe treatment option for managing recurrent cardioinhibitory reflex syncope. CNA should particularly be considered and offered in specialised centres for symptomatic patients under 40 years of age, in which treatment options beyond conservative measures remain limited.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)93–98
Number of pages6
JournalHerzschrittmachertherapie + Elektrophysiologie
Volume37
Issue number1
Early online date28 Aug 2025
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2026
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

Scopus 105014749644

Keywords

Keywords

  • Parasympathetic ganglia, Electrophysiological study, Cardioinhibition, Event recorder, Vagal denervation