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A circular mapping catheter is not mandatory for isolating pulmonary veins during paroxysmal atrial fibrillation ablation with radiofrequency.
J Interv Card Electrophysiol
November 2021
Department of Cardiology, Université catholique de Louvain, CHU UCL Namur - site des Cliniques Universitaire de Mont-Godinne, Yvoir, Belgium.
Purpose: In this study, we evaluated the feasibility, efficacy, and safety of radiofrequency ablation of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) with the use of an ablation catheter only (non-CMC group) by retrospectively comparing its procedural success and recurrence rates at 1 year to ablation performed with the help of a circular mapping catheter (CMC group).
Methods: We compared the success and recurrence rates between 226 patients and 251 patients who underwent index ablation with and without the use of CMC, respectively.
Results: Freedom from recurrence was defined as a 1-year absence of AF/atrial tachycardia (AT) episodes > 30 s, beyond the 3-month blanking period.
3D navigation system allows remarkable reduction in fluoroscopy use during cavo-tricuspid isthmus ablation.
J Interv Card Electrophysiol
August 2021
Department of Cardiology, Université catholique de Louvain, CHU UCL Namur - Cliniques universitaire de Mont-Godinne, Av Dr G Therasse, 1, 5530, Yvoir, Belgium.
Article Synopsis
- The study examines the effectiveness of using a 3D navigation system during cavo-tricuspid isthmus (CTI) ablation for treating typical atrial flutter (AFL), comparing it to traditional fluoroscopy methods.
- Results showed that 3D navigation significantly reduced fluoroscopy time and radiation exposure while maintaining similar success rates, procedural times, and safety between the two methods.
- The authors recommend broadening the use of 3D navigation systems for CTI ablation due to these improved outcomes.