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In patients with interrupted inferior vena cava (IVC), however, alternative access routes such as the superior vena cava (SVC) approach are required. A balloon-in-basket (BiB)-pulsed field ablation (PFA) is a novel non-thermal ablation modality that offers stable positioning and uniform tissue contact.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Case summary<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A 66-year-old man with symptomatic persistent AF, characterized by palpitations and interrupted, IVC was referred to our institution. Catheter ablation using a BiB-PFA system via the SVC approach was planned. Transseptal puncture was successfully achieved under transesophageal echocardiographic and fluoroscopic guidance. PVI was achieved using the BiB-PFA catheter. Additional left atrial posterior wall (LAPW) isolation was performed with selective electrode activation to avoid anterior wall delivery. The procedure was completed without complications. At the 3-month follow-up, no recurrence of atrial tachyarrhythmia was detected on Holter monitoring, and the patient remained asymptomatic.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This case highlights the feasibility and safety of performing PVI and LAPW isolation via the SVC approach using the BiB-PFA system in a patient with interrupted IVC. The BiB-PFA system provides stable catheter manipulation and allows targeted lesion delivery through selective electrode activation. Although limited by its single-case nature and short follow-up, this report suggests that the BiB-PFA system may expand the therapeutic options for patients with complex venous anatomy.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1093\/ehjcr\/ytag345","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,5,8]],"date-time":"2026-05-08T11:43:53Z","timestamp":1778240633000},"source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Pulmonary vein and left atrial posterior wall isolation using a balloon-in-basket pulsed-field ablation catheter via the superior vena cava approach in a patient with interrupted inferior vena cava: a case report"],"prefix":"10.1093","volume":"10","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0002-5575-4208","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Kohei","family":"Ukita","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Rhythmology, University Heart Center, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein , Ratzeburger Allee 160, L\u00fcbeck 23562 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