Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE
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Pacing Clin Electrophysiol · Jun 2013
Case ReportsSkin burns associated with radiofrequency catheter ablation of cardiac arrhythmias.
Skin burns are a rare complication associated with radiofrequency catheter ablation of cardiac arrhythmias. Burns related to the indifferent electrode patch may be severe and result in significant comorbidity. We describe our experience of skin burns and discuss potential predisposing and possible causative factors.