Cardioneuroablation for treating refractory vasovagal syncope

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https://doi.org/10.24170/22-03-7382

Abstract

Vasovagal syncope (VVS), also known as neurocardiogenic syncope, often presents significant management challenges in patients with frequent refractory episodes. Cardioneuroablation (CNA) targets ganglionated plexi (GP) through catheter ablation to mitigate excessive vagal tone. This case report demonstrates the successful application of CNA in a patient with recurrent neurocardiogenic syncope, initially characterised by a mixed response with a minimal cardioinhibitory component and subsequent electrophysiological evaluation, which revealed significant cardioinhibitory and vasodepressor components, prompting a targeted ablation approach. While future studies are required to evaluate the longterm safety and efficacy, this case adds to the growing evidence that supports CNA as a safe and effective intervention for select patients with refractory VVS.

Keywords: cardioneuroablation, vasovagal syncope, cardioinhibitory response, mixed response, vasodepressor response

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L Dando, Mayo Clinic

Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America

J Yoo, Mayo Clinic

Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America

JF Howick, Mayo Clinic

Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America

CJ Van Niekerk, Mayo Clinic

Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America

CJ McLeod, Mayo Clinic

Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America

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2025-08-25

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Dando, L., Yoo, J., Howick, J., Van Niekerk, C., & McLeod, C. (2025). Cardioneuroablation for treating refractory vasovagal syncope. SA Heart Journal, 22(3), 174–178. https://doi.org/10.24170/22-03-7382

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