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Luani B, Basho M, Ismail A, Rauwolf T, Kaese S, Tobli N, Samol A, Pankraz K, Schmeisser A, Wiemer M, Braun-Dullaeus RC, Genz C. Catheter navigation by intracardiac echocardiography enables zero-fluoroscopy linear lesion formation and bidirectional cavotricuspid isthmus block in patients with typical atrial flutter. Cardiovasc Ultrasound 2023; 21:13. [PMID: 37537565 PMCID: PMC10398930 DOI: 10.1186/s12947-023-00312-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION One of the most helpful aspects of intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) implementation in electrophysiological studies (EPS) is the real-time visualisation of catheters and cardiac structures. In this prospective study, we investigated ICE-guided zero-fluoroscopy catheter navigation during radiofrequency (RF) ablation of the cavotricuspid isthmus (CTI) in patients with typical atrial flutter (AFL). METHODS AND RESULTS Thirty consecutive patients (mean age 72.9 ± 11.4 years, 23 male) with ongoing (n = 23) or recent CTI-dependent AFL underwent an EPS, solely utilizing ICE for catheter navigation. Zero-fluoroscopy EPS could be successfully accomplished in all patients. Mean EPS duration was 41.4 ± 19.9 min, and mean ablation procedure duration was 20.8 ± 17.1 min. RF ablation was applied for 6.0 ± 3.1 min (50W, irrigated RF ablation). Echocardiographic parameters, such as CTI length, prominence of the Eustachian ridge (ER), and depth of the CTI pouch on the ablation plane, were assessed to analyse their correlation with EPS- or ablation procedure duration. The CTI pouch was shallower in patients with an ablation procedure duration above the median (4.8 ± 1.1 mm vs. 6.4 ± 0.9 mm, p = 0.04), suggesting a more lateral ablation plane in these patients, where the CTI musculature is stronger. CTI length or ER prominence above the respective median did not correlate with longer EPS duration. CONCLUSIONS Zero-fluoroscopy CTI ablation guided solely by intracardiac echocardiography in patients with CTI-dependent AFL is feasible and safe. ICE visualisation may help to localise the optimal ablation plane, detect and correct poor tissue contact of the catheter tip, and recognise early potential complications during the ablation procedure.
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- Blerim Luani
- Department of Cardiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Johannes Wesling University Hospital Minden Ruhr-University Bochum, Hans-Nolte-Str. 1, Minden, 32429, Germany.
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital Center Mother Teresa, Tirana, Albania
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- Department of Cardiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Johannes Wesling University Hospital Minden Ruhr-University Bochum, Hans-Nolte-Str. 1, Minden, 32429, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology and Angiology, Magdeburg University, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Johannes Wesling University Hospital Minden Ruhr-University Bochum, Hans-Nolte-Str. 1, Minden, 32429, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Johannes Wesling University Hospital Minden Ruhr-University Bochum, Hans-Nolte-Str. 1, Minden, 32429, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Johannes Wesling University Hospital Minden Ruhr-University Bochum, Hans-Nolte-Str. 1, Minden, 32429, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Johannes Wesling University Hospital Minden Ruhr-University Bochum, Hans-Nolte-Str. 1, Minden, 32429, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology and Angiology, Magdeburg University, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Johannes Wesling University Hospital Minden Ruhr-University Bochum, Hans-Nolte-Str. 1, Minden, 32429, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology and Angiology, Magdeburg University, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology and Angiology, Magdeburg University, Magdeburg, Germany
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Jackson LR, Holmqvist F, Parish A, Green CL, Piccini JP, Bahnson TD. Safety of continuous left atrial phased-array intracardiac echocardiography during left atrial ablation for atrial fibrillation. Heart Rhythm O2 2022; 3:673-680. [PMID: 36589913 PMCID: PMC9795249 DOI: 10.1016/j.hroo.2022.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Background Pulmonary vein (PV) isolation using radiofrequency ablation (RFA) to treat atrial fibrillation (AF) requires delivery of contiguous transmural lesions at the PV antra while avoiding injury to the esophagus. Continuous 2-dimensional phased-array intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) from within the left atrium (LA) can provide consistent high-resolution images of catheter tip contact and location during ablation. Objective The purpose of this study was to compare near-term safety outcomes of therapeutic AF ablation with and without ICE imaging from within the LA. Methods The study cohort included 590 consecutive patients undergoing RFA for AF including continuous ICE imaging during ablation from within either the right atrium (RA) or the LA. Subjects were followed prospectively, and periprocedural complications within 30 days were identified and recorded. Results All subjects had RA ICE imaging to guide transseptal catheterization. Ultrasound imaging from both RA and LA was used in 243 (41.2%). Respectively, the LA vs RA only imaging cohorts were comparable with respect to age (median 64 [interquartile range 57.4-71.2] years vs 64 [56.2-70.6] years; P = .425); history of hypertension (64.0% vs 67.2%; P = .421); diabetes mellitus (23.1% vs 19.4%; P = .268); previous cerebrovascular accident/transient ischemic attack (10.8% vs 8.4%; P = .331); and AF type (P = .241). There were no significant differences in major complications within 30 days between the 2 cohorts (P = .649) and no identified cases of esophageal or phrenic nerve injury or PV stenosis. Conclusions Routine continuous LA ICE imaging seems to be safe and holds potential to facilitate lesion delivery during RFA for AF.
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- Larry R. Jackson
- Duke Center for Atrial Fibrillation and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Section, Duke University Health System, Durham, North Carolina
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- Duke Center for Atrial Fibrillation and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Section, Duke University Health System, Durham, North Carolina
- Department of Cardiology, Skane University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Duke Center for Atrial Fibrillation and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Section, Duke University Health System, Durham, North Carolina
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- Duke Center for Atrial Fibrillation and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Section, Duke University Health System, Durham, North Carolina
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Gao X, Chang D, Bilchick KC, Hussain SK, Petru J, Skoda J, Sediva L, Neuzil P, Mangrum JM. Left atrial thickness and acute thermal injury in patients undergoing ablation for atrial fibrillation: Laser versus radiofrequency energies. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2021; 32:1259-1267. [PMID: 33760290 DOI: 10.1111/jce.15011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Revised: 02/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Thermally induced cardiac lesions result in necrosis, edema, and inflammation. This tissue change may be seen with ultrasound. In this study, we sought to use intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) to evaluate pulmonary vein tissue morphology and assess the acute tissue changes that occur following radiofrequency (RF) or laser ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF). METHODS AND RESULTS Patients with AF underwent pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) using irrigated RF or laser balloon. Pre- and post-ablation ICE imaging was performed from within each pulmonary vein (PV). At least 10 transverse imaging planes per PV were evaluated and each plane was divided into eight segments. The PV/atrial wall thickness and the luminal area were measured at each segment. Twenty-seven patients underwent PVI (15 with laser, 12 with RF). Ninety-eight pulmonary veins were analyzed (58 PVs laser; 40 PVs RF). At baseline, there were no regional differences in PV wall thickness in the right-sided veins. The anterior regions of left superior pulmonary vein (LSPV) and left inferior pulmonary vein (LIPV) were significantly thicker compared with the posterior and inferior regions (p < .01). Post-ablation, PV wall thickness in RF group increased 24.1% interquartile range (IQR) (17.2%-36.7%) compared with 1.2% IQR (0.4%-8.9%) in laser group, p = .004. In all PVs, RF ablation resulted in significantly greater percent increase in wall thickness compared with laser. Additionally, RF resulted in more variable changes in regional PV wall thickness; with more increases in wall thickness in anterior versus posterior LSPV (75.4 ± 58.5% vs. 46.8 ± 55.6%, p < .01), anterior versus posterior right superior pulmonary vein (RSPV) (62.9 ± 63.9% vs. 44.6 ± 51.7%, p < .05), and superior versus inferior RSPV (69.1 ± 45.4% vs. 35.9 ± 45%, p < .05). There were no significant regional differences in PV wall thickness changes for the laser group. CONCLUSIONS Rotational ICE can be used to measure acute tissue changes with ablation. Regional variability in baseline wall thickness was nonuniformly present in PVs. Acute tissue changes occurred immediately post-ablation. Compared with laser balloon, RF shows markedly more thickening post-ablation with significant regional variations.
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- Xu Gao
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Xiamen Cardiovascular Hospital, Xiamen, China
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Na Homolce Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Cardiology, Na Homolce Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Cardiology, Na Homolce Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Cardiology, Na Homolce Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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Hemam ME, Kuroki K, Schurmann PA, Dave AS, Rodríguez DA, Sáenz LC, Reddy VY, Valderrábano M. Left atrial appendage closure with the Watchman device using intracardiac vs transesophageal echocardiography: Procedural and cost considerations. Heart Rhythm 2020; 16:334-342. [PMID: 30827462 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2018.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2018] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Imaging guidance for left atrial appendage (LAA) closure (LAAC) conventionally consists of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and fluoroscopy under general anesthesia (GA). Intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) can eliminate the need for GA, expedite procedural logistics, and reduce the patient experience to a simple venous puncture. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to define optimal ICE views and compare procedural parameters and cost of ICE vs TEE during LAAC with the Watchman device. METHODS Optimal ICE views of the LAA for Watchman implant were delineated using Carto-Sound and 3-dimensional rendition of the LAA in 6 patients. Procedural and financial parameters of 104 consecutive patients with standard indications for LAAC undergoing Watchman implant using ICE guidance through a single transseptal puncture (n = 53 [51%]) were compared with those of TEE-guided implants (n = 51 [49%]) in 3 centers. RESULTS Clinical characteristics were similar between the 2 groups. Total in-room, turnaround, and fluoroscopy times all were shorter using ICE (P <.05) under local anesthesia compared to the TEE group. Implant success was 100% in both groups without peri-device leaks or procedural complications. Follow-up TEE showed no significant peri-device leak in both groups. Total hospital charges for ICE with local anesthesia vs TEE were similar, as were total hospital direct and indirect costs. Professional fees were significantly lower with ICE and local anesthesia than with TEE because the charge of anesthesia staff was avoided. CONCLUSION ICE-guided Watchman implant is safe, feasible, and comparable in cost to TEE during LAAC with a Watchman device but avoids GA and expedites procedure turnaround.
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- Majd E Hemam
- Division of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, Houston, Texas
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- Mount Sinai Helmsley Electrophysiology Center, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Division of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, Houston, Texas
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- Mount Sinai Helmsley Electrophysiology Center, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Division of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, Houston, Texas.
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Haman L, Pařízek P, Malý R, Duda J, Malý J. Analysis of Thrombotic Complications After Catheter Ablation. ACTA MEDICA (HRADEC KRÁLOVÉ) 2018. [DOI: 10.14712/18059694.2017.109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Introduction: Thromboembolic complications are described in about 1% of the patients undergoing radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFA). The aim of this study was to analyze thrombotic complications after RFA and to determine prothrombotic states in patients with thrombotic complications. Methods: We analyzed data from 400 patients (212 females) who underwent 453 RFA procedures for supraventricular tachycardias. Transthoracic echocardiography was performed one day before and after RFA in all patients. We evaluated the clinical and laboratory (in patients with thrombotic complications after RFA) risk factors of thromboembolism. Results: We observed thrombotic complication in 7 (1.75%) patients (6 females), thrice flail thrombus in the right atrium, flail thrombus in the inferior vena cava, femoral vein thrombosis with massive pulmonary embolism, femoral vein mural thrombus and upper extremity digital arteries embolization; four of them were asymptomatic. As a prothrombotic state we identified factor V Leiden mutation in one case and the use of oral contraceptives in two cases. Two other patients had a positive history of thromboembolic events. In a subgroup of females the use of oral contraceptives (p=0.13) or a positive history of thromboembolism (p=0.21) were not identified as important risk factors. Conclusion: Echocardiographic detection of asymptomatic thrombotic complications contributed to the higher percentage of these complications in our study. Although we can identify the risk factor (laboratory or clinical) in a majority of patients with a thromboembolic complication, occurrence of these complications is unpredictable.
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Remote and robotically actuated catheters are the stepping-stones toward autonomous catheters, where complex intravascular procedures may be performed with minimal intervention from a physician. This article proposes a concept for the positional, feedforward control of a robotically actuated cell injection catheter used for the injection of myogenic or undifferentiated stem cells into the myocardial infarct boundary zones of the left ventricle. The prototype for the catheter system was built upon a needle-based catheter with a single degree of deflection, a 3-D printed handle combined with actuators, and the Arduino microcontroller platform. A bench setup was used to mimic a left ventricle catheter procedure starting from the femoral artery. Using Matlab and the open-source video modeling tool Tracker, the planar coordinates (y, z) of the catheter position were analyzed, and a feedforward control system was developed based on empirical models. Using the Student’s t test with a sample size of 26, it was determined that for both the y- and z-axes, the mean discrepancy between the calibrated and theoretical coordinate values had no significant difference compared to the hypothetical value of µ = 0. The root mean square error of the calibrated coordinates also showed an 88% improvement in the z-axis and 31% improvement in the y-axis compared to the unmodified trial run. This proof of concept investigation leads to the possibility of further developing a feedfoward control system in vivo using catheters with omnidirectional deflection. Feedforward positional control allows for more flexibility in the design of an automated catheter system where problems such as systemic time delay may be a hindrance in instances requiring an immediate reaction.
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- Weyland Cheng
- 1 Department of Biomedical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,2 Cell Therapy Institute, Wuhan, China
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Aguirre D, Pincetti C, Perez L, Deck C, Alfaro M, Vergara MJ, Maluenda G. Single trans-septal access technique for left atrial intracardiac echocardiography to guide left atrial appendage closure. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2017; 91:356-361. [DOI: 10.1002/ccd.27246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2017] [Revised: 07/16/2017] [Accepted: 07/22/2017] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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- Daniel Aguirre
- San Borja Arriaran Hospital and University of Chile, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile
- Clinica Alemana de Santiago, Vitacura, Región Metropolitana, Chile
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- Guillermo Grant Benavente Hospital, VIII Region; Chile
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- Dipreca Hospital, Región Metropolitana, Chile
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- San Borja Arriaran Hospital and University of Chile, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile
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- San Borja Arriaran Hospital and University of Chile, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile
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- San Borja Arriaran Hospital and University of Chile, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile
- Clinica Alemana de Santiago, Vitacura, Región Metropolitana, Chile
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Cismaru G, Schiau S, Muresan L, Rosu R, Puiu M, Gusetu G, Pop D, Zdrenghea D. Intravascular pulmonary venous ultrasound imaging for catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation. Expert Rev Med Devices 2017; 14:309-314. [PMID: 28322592 DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2017.1309973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Matsuo Y, Neuzil P, Petru J, Chovanec M, Janotka M, Choudry S, Skoda J, Sediva L, Kurabayashi M, Reddy VY. Left Atrial Appendage Closure Under Intracardiac Echocardiographic Guidance: Feasibility and Comparison With Transesophageal Echocardiography. J Am Heart Assoc 2016; 5:JAHA.116.003695. [PMID: 27680664 PMCID: PMC5121476 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.116.003695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Background Transcatheter left atrial appendage closure is an alternative therapy for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation patients. These procedures are currently guided with transesophageal echocardiography and fluoroscopy in most centers. As intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) is commonly used in other catheter‐based procedures, we sought to determine the safety and effectiveness of intracardiac echocardiography–guided left atrial appendage closure with the Watchman device. Methods and Results A total of 27 patients (11 males, 77.0±8.5 years) with atrial fibrillation receiving Watchman left atrial appendage closure under intracardiac echocardiography guidance at a single center were investigated. All patients were implanted successfully. There were no major procedural complications. The overall procedure‐related complication rate was 14.8%, mainly due to access site hematoma. Transesophageal echocardiography demonstrated successful closure of the left atrial appendage in all patients at 45 days after device implant. Conclusions Transcatheter left atrial appendage closure with intracardiac echocardiography guidance is safe and feasible.
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- Yae Matsuo
- Department of Cardiology, Nemocnice Na Homolce-Homolka Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic Department of Cardiology, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Nemocnice Na Homolce-Homolka Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Cardiology, Nemocnice Na Homolce-Homolka Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Cardiology, Nemocnice Na Homolce-Homolka Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Cardiology, Nemocnice Na Homolce-Homolka Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Cardiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Department of Cardiology, Nemocnice Na Homolce-Homolka Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Cardiology, Nemocnice Na Homolce-Homolka Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Cardiology, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Nemocnice Na Homolce-Homolka Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic Department of Cardiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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Bencsik G. Novel strategies in the ablation of typical atrial flutter: role of intracardiac echocardiography. Curr Cardiol Rev 2015; 11:127-33. [PMID: 25308811 PMCID: PMC4356719 DOI: 10.2174/1573403x10666141013121843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2013] [Revised: 09/25/2013] [Accepted: 04/05/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of the cavo-tricuspid isthmus (CTI) is one of the most frequently performed procedures in electrophysiology. Despite a high success rate, ablation of the CTI can be unusually difficult in some cases. Multiple tools like angiography, 3D mapping, remote navigation and intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) have been introduced to facilitate typical flutter ablation. This review article summarizes the clinical value of different strategies and tools used for CTI ablation focusing on the importance of approaches utilizing ICE.
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- Gábor Bencsik
- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology Centre, University of Szeged, Korányi fasor 6. 6724 Szeged, Hungary.
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Detection of left atrial thrombus by intracardiac echocardiography in patients undergoing ablation of atrial fibrillation. J Interv Card Electrophysiol 2015; 43:227-36. [DOI: 10.1007/s10840-015-0008-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2015] [Accepted: 04/06/2015] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Granier M, Winum PF, Granier M, Liaud P, Cayla G, Messner P, Pasquie JL, Schuster I. Real-time atrial wall imaging during radiofrequency ablation in a porcine model. Heart Rhythm 2015; 12:1827-35. [PMID: 25863159 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2015.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2014] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Real-time monitoring of radiofrequency (RF) ablation remains challenging. OBJECTIVE We used intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) to describe atrial wall changes during RF ablation and to assess the extent of RF-induced lesions. METHODS In 9 piglets, RF and IVUS catheters were coupled and introduced into the right atrium. RF applications were performed along the intercaval line. Corresponding IVUS images were analyzed. Wall thickness was correlated with electrogram (EGM) changes (n = 9) and histology (n = 5). RESULTS There were 66 RF applications performed in 57 sites. IVUS provided real-time imaging of the atrial wall during RF application in all but 2 sites. IVUS demonstrated significant (>20%) and immediate increase in atrial wall thickness in 71.4% of RF applications. It showed epicardial or intramyocardial effusion in 30% of cases, 2 steam pops, 1 intramural hematoma, and 1 thrombus. EGM amplitude decreased and thickness increased after RF application than at baseline (2.20 ± 1.11 to 0.99 ± 0.62 mV and 1.34 ± 0.53 to 1.93 ± 0.80 mm, respectively; P < .001 for each). However, EGM and thickness changes were poorly correlated (r = 0.43; P < .05). Histologically and echographically measured thicknesses were correlated (r = 0.71; P = .004), but echographic thickness change was not related to histological lesion transmurality. CONCLUSION An IVUS probe coupled to an RF catheter can provide relevant real-time imaging of the atrial wall during ablation. Although thickness change does not appear as a good predictor of the transmural extent, direct visualization and monitoring of RF application may provide new information to guide and secure RF ablation.
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- Mathieu Granier
- Cardiology Department, Nimes University Hospital, Nimes, France.
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- Pathology Department, Montpellier University Hospital, Montpellier, France
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- EA 2992: Dysfunction of Vascular Interfaces, Faculty of Medicine, Montpellier University, Nimes, France
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- Cardiology Department, Nimes University Hospital, Nimes, France; Montpellier University, Nimes, France
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- Cardiology Department, Nimes University Hospital, Nimes, France; Montpellier University, Nimes, France
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- Cardiology Department, Montpellier University Hospital; INSERM U1046 Montpellier University, Montpellier,France
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- Cardiology Department, Nimes University Hospital, Nimes, France; EA 2992: Dysfunction of Vascular Interfaces, Faculty of Medicine, Montpellier University, Nimes, France
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Hijazi ZM, Suradi H. Intracardiac Echocardiography-Guided Interventions. JACC Cardiovasc Interv 2014; 7:1045-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcin.2014.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2014] [Accepted: 07/01/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Matsumoto T, Kar S. Latest advances in transseptal structural heart interventions-Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair and Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion. Circ J 2014; 78:1782-90. [PMID: 25017739 DOI: 10.1253/circj.cj-14-0681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Recent advances in structural heart intervention have produced increasing demand for transseptal access, which was first introduced as a diagnostic tool to directly measure left atrial pressure. Transseptal access allows safe and adequate approach to the left atrium and surrounding structures. Percutaneous transcatheter mitral valve repair using the MitraClip device is a safe and less invasive treatment for selected patients with significant mitral regurgitation, who are at high risk for surgery. This is an echocardiographic- and fluoroscopic-guided procedure requiring accurate transseptal access of the left atrium and clipping of the mitral leaflets at the precise location of their malcoaptation. Percutaneous transcatheter closure of the left atrial appendage is another novel procedure that requires transseptal access of the left atrium, followed by closure or ligation of the left atrial appendage. This catheter-based therapy has been shown to be a safe and effective alternative to long-term anticoagulant therapy for the prevention of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. In this article, we systematically review these novel structural heart interventions.
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Darrat Y, Morales G, Di BL, Natale A, Elayi CS. How To Achieve Durable Pulmonary Vein Antral Isolation? J Atr Fibrillation 2014; 6:1039. [PMID: 27957061 DOI: 10.4022/jafib.1039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2014] [Revised: 04/14/2014] [Accepted: 04/15/2014] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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The inability to achieve durable pulmonary vein isolation(PVI) remains a major limitation to a catheter ablation for thew treatment of atrial fibrillation(AF), potentially resulting in AF recurrence.In this review,we discuss the research performed investigating methods to improve lesion permanence for the goal of durable PVI.Investigations evaluted procedural techniques,various catheres utilized, adjunctive pharamacologic therapy and novel energy sources designed to improve ablation lesion permanence are discussed.
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- Y Darrat
- University of Kentucky, Gill Heart Institute and VAMC, Cardiology, Lexington, KY
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- University of Kentucky, Gill Heart Institute and VAMC, Cardiology, Lexington, KY
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St. David's Medical Center, Austin, TX
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St. David's Medical Center, Austin, TX
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- University of Kentucky, Gill Heart Institute and VAMC, Cardiology, Lexington, KY
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Lee W, Griffin W, Wildes D, Buckley D, Topka T, Chodakauskas T, Langer M, Calisti S, Bergstøl S, Malacrida JP, Lanteri F, Maffre J, McDaniel B, Shivkumar K, Cummings J, Callans D, Silvestry F, Packer D. A 10-Fr ultrasound catheter with integrated micromotor for 4-D intracardiac echocardiography. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ULTRASONICS, FERROELECTRICS, AND FREQUENCY CONTROL 2011; 58:1478-1491. [PMID: 21768032 DOI: 10.1109/tuffc.2011.1967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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We developed prototype real-time 3-D intracardiac echocardiography catheters with integrated micromotors, allowing internal oscillation of a low-profile 64-element, 6.2-MHz phased-array transducer in the elevation direction. Components were designed to facilitate rotation of the array, including a low-torque flexible transducer interconnect and miniature fixtures for the transducer and micromotor. The catheter tip prototypes were integrated with two-way deflectable 10-Fr catheters and used in in vivo animal testing at multiple facilities. The 4-D ICE catheters were capable of imaging a 90° azimuth by up to 180° elevation field of view. Volume rates ranged from 1 vol/sec (180° elevation) to approximately 10 vol/sec (60° elevation). We successfully imaged electrophysiology catheters, atrial septal puncture procedures, and detailed cardiac anatomy. The elevation oscillation enabled 3-D visualization of devices and anatomy, providing new clinical information and perspective not possible with current 2-D imaging catheters.
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- Warren Lee
- General Electric Company, Global Research Ultrasound Laboratory, Niskayuna, NY, USA.
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Saksena S, Sra J, Jordaens L, Kusumoto F, Knight B, Natale A, Kocheril A, Nanda NC, Nagarakanti R, Simon AM, Viggiano MA, Lokhandwala T, Chandler ML. A Prospective Comparison of Cardiac Imaging Using Intracardiac Echocardiography With Transesophageal Echocardiography in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol 2010; 3:571-7. [DOI: 10.1161/circep.110.936161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Background—
The Intracardiac Echocardiography Guided Cardioversion Helps Interventional Procedures study evaluated the concordance of intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) with transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF).
Methods and Results—
Patients with AF undergoing right heart catheterization underwent left atrium (LA) and interatrial septal (IAS) imaging by TEE and ICE. A blinded comparison of the 2 modalities was performed at a core laboratory. Ninety-five patients aged 58±12 years completed the study. The LA was profiled in all patients with both techniques, and concordance for image quality was 96%. LA appendage (LAA) imaging was achieved in 85% with ICE and 96% with TEE. There was no difference in the presence of spontaneous echo contrast between ICE and TEE during LA imaging, but there was a trend toward a greater incidence in the LAA with TEE (
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=0.109). Intracardiac thrombus was uncommonly seen (TEE, 6.9%; ICE, 5.2%). The concordance for the presence or absence of thrombus was 97% in the LA and 92% in the LAA, but the latter was detected more frequently with TEE. IAS imaging was achieved in 91% with ICE and in 97% with TEE (
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=0.177). Concordance for patent foramen ovale and atrial septal aneurysms was 100% and 96%, respectively. A negative ICE examination was associated with absence of dense echo contrast or thrombus on TEE in 86%.
Conclusions—
This study provides validation for the use of ICE for LA and IAS imaging. ICE imaging was less sensitive compared to TEE for LAA thrombus identification.
Clinical Trial Registration—
URL:
http://www.clinicaltrials.gov
. Unique identifier: NCT00281073.
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- Sanjeev Saksena
- From the ICE-CHIP Study Participating Institutions: Electrophysiology Research Foundation (S.S., R.N., A.M.S., M.A.V., T.L., M.L.C.), Warren, NJ; Division of Cardiology (J.S.), Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee, Wis; Heart Centre Rotterdam (L.J.), Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Section of Electrophysiology (F.K.), Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Fla; Center for Advanced Medicine (B.K.), Department of Cardiology, University of Chicago, Chicago, Ill; Department of Cardiology (A.N.), The
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- From the ICE-CHIP Study Participating Institutions: Electrophysiology Research Foundation (S.S., R.N., A.M.S., M.A.V., T.L., M.L.C.), Warren, NJ; Division of Cardiology (J.S.), Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee, Wis; Heart Centre Rotterdam (L.J.), Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Section of Electrophysiology (F.K.), Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Fla; Center for Advanced Medicine (B.K.), Department of Cardiology, University of Chicago, Chicago, Ill; Department of Cardiology (A.N.), The
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- From the ICE-CHIP Study Participating Institutions: Electrophysiology Research Foundation (S.S., R.N., A.M.S., M.A.V., T.L., M.L.C.), Warren, NJ; Division of Cardiology (J.S.), Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee, Wis; Heart Centre Rotterdam (L.J.), Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Section of Electrophysiology (F.K.), Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Fla; Center for Advanced Medicine (B.K.), Department of Cardiology, University of Chicago, Chicago, Ill; Department of Cardiology (A.N.), The
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- From the ICE-CHIP Study Participating Institutions: Electrophysiology Research Foundation (S.S., R.N., A.M.S., M.A.V., T.L., M.L.C.), Warren, NJ; Division of Cardiology (J.S.), Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee, Wis; Heart Centre Rotterdam (L.J.), Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Section of Electrophysiology (F.K.), Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Fla; Center for Advanced Medicine (B.K.), Department of Cardiology, University of Chicago, Chicago, Ill; Department of Cardiology (A.N.), The
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- From the ICE-CHIP Study Participating Institutions: Electrophysiology Research Foundation (S.S., R.N., A.M.S., M.A.V., T.L., M.L.C.), Warren, NJ; Division of Cardiology (J.S.), Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee, Wis; Heart Centre Rotterdam (L.J.), Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Section of Electrophysiology (F.K.), Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Fla; Center for Advanced Medicine (B.K.), Department of Cardiology, University of Chicago, Chicago, Ill; Department of Cardiology (A.N.), The
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- From the ICE-CHIP Study Participating Institutions: Electrophysiology Research Foundation (S.S., R.N., A.M.S., M.A.V., T.L., M.L.C.), Warren, NJ; Division of Cardiology (J.S.), Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee, Wis; Heart Centre Rotterdam (L.J.), Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Section of Electrophysiology (F.K.), Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Fla; Center for Advanced Medicine (B.K.), Department of Cardiology, University of Chicago, Chicago, Ill; Department of Cardiology (A.N.), The
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- From the ICE-CHIP Study Participating Institutions: Electrophysiology Research Foundation (S.S., R.N., A.M.S., M.A.V., T.L., M.L.C.), Warren, NJ; Division of Cardiology (J.S.), Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee, Wis; Heart Centre Rotterdam (L.J.), Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Section of Electrophysiology (F.K.), Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Fla; Center for Advanced Medicine (B.K.), Department of Cardiology, University of Chicago, Chicago, Ill; Department of Cardiology (A.N.), The
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- From the ICE-CHIP Study Participating Institutions: Electrophysiology Research Foundation (S.S., R.N., A.M.S., M.A.V., T.L., M.L.C.), Warren, NJ; Division of Cardiology (J.S.), Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee, Wis; Heart Centre Rotterdam (L.J.), Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Section of Electrophysiology (F.K.), Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Fla; Center for Advanced Medicine (B.K.), Department of Cardiology, University of Chicago, Chicago, Ill; Department of Cardiology (A.N.), The
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- From the ICE-CHIP Study Participating Institutions: Electrophysiology Research Foundation (S.S., R.N., A.M.S., M.A.V., T.L., M.L.C.), Warren, NJ; Division of Cardiology (J.S.), Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee, Wis; Heart Centre Rotterdam (L.J.), Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Section of Electrophysiology (F.K.), Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Fla; Center for Advanced Medicine (B.K.), Department of Cardiology, University of Chicago, Chicago, Ill; Department of Cardiology (A.N.), The
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- From the ICE-CHIP Study Participating Institutions: Electrophysiology Research Foundation (S.S., R.N., A.M.S., M.A.V., T.L., M.L.C.), Warren, NJ; Division of Cardiology (J.S.), Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee, Wis; Heart Centre Rotterdam (L.J.), Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Section of Electrophysiology (F.K.), Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Fla; Center for Advanced Medicine (B.K.), Department of Cardiology, University of Chicago, Chicago, Ill; Department of Cardiology (A.N.), The
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- From the ICE-CHIP Study Participating Institutions: Electrophysiology Research Foundation (S.S., R.N., A.M.S., M.A.V., T.L., M.L.C.), Warren, NJ; Division of Cardiology (J.S.), Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee, Wis; Heart Centre Rotterdam (L.J.), Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Section of Electrophysiology (F.K.), Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Fla; Center for Advanced Medicine (B.K.), Department of Cardiology, University of Chicago, Chicago, Ill; Department of Cardiology (A.N.), The
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- From the ICE-CHIP Study Participating Institutions: Electrophysiology Research Foundation (S.S., R.N., A.M.S., M.A.V., T.L., M.L.C.), Warren, NJ; Division of Cardiology (J.S.), Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee, Wis; Heart Centre Rotterdam (L.J.), Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Section of Electrophysiology (F.K.), Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Fla; Center for Advanced Medicine (B.K.), Department of Cardiology, University of Chicago, Chicago, Ill; Department of Cardiology (A.N.), The
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- From the ICE-CHIP Study Participating Institutions: Electrophysiology Research Foundation (S.S., R.N., A.M.S., M.A.V., T.L., M.L.C.), Warren, NJ; Division of Cardiology (J.S.), Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee, Wis; Heart Centre Rotterdam (L.J.), Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Section of Electrophysiology (F.K.), Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Fla; Center for Advanced Medicine (B.K.), Department of Cardiology, University of Chicago, Chicago, Ill; Department of Cardiology (A.N.), The
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Integrated Imaging of Atrial Fibrillation in 2010. CURRENT CARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING REPORTS 2010. [DOI: 10.1007/s12410-010-9037-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Okumura Y, Watanabe I, Ohkubo K, Yamada T, Kawauchi K, Takagi Y, Ashino S, Kofune M, Kofune T, Hashimoto K, Shindo A, Sugimura H, Nakai T, Kunimoto S, Saito S, Hirayama A. Full-motion two- and three-dimensional pulmonary vein imaging by intracardiac echocardiography after pulmonary vein isolation. PACING AND CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY: PACE 2008; 31:409-17. [PMID: 18373758 DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2008.01009.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND The pulmonary veins (PVs) are topographically complex and motile, so angiographic visualization of the PVs anatomy is limited. An imaging technique that accurately portrays the pulmonary vein (PV) anatomy would be valuable during and after catheter ablation procedures. PURPOSE We investigated whether three-dimensional (3D) intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) can visualize radiofrequency (RF)-induced tissue changes after PV isolation. METHODS We performed 3D ICE studies with a 9F, 9-MHz ICE catheter after segmental or extended PV isolation. The ICE catheter was placed 3-4 cm inside the PV ostium and mounted onto a pullback device. Sequential two-dimensional (2D) images of the full length of the vein were obtained in 0.3 mm steps with cardiac and respiratory cycle gating. Each image was fed into a computer, and the aggregate data set was reconstructed into a 3D, full-motion image. RF lesion location and lesion size were studied on 67 pullback images from 29 patients. RESULTS The 2D and 3D reconstruction was possible for 27 left superior PVs, 13 left inferior PVs, 26 right superior PVs, and one right inferior PV. The ablation site was identified 3-7 mm inside the PV ostium, and a 1/2 - 4/5 circumferential area was ablated with no clinically relevant stenosis. No significant differences were found on the ablated area or ablation site between segmental and extensive PV isolation. CONCLUSION The 2D and 3D ICE of the PVs provides detailed anatomical information of the proximal PVs, and RF-induced tissue changes in the PV wall can be visualized by ICE.
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- Yasuo Okumura
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Hsu SJ, Hubert JL, Smith SW, Trahey GE. Intracardiac echocardiography and acoustic radiation force impulse imaging of a dynamic ex vivo ovine heart model. ULTRASONIC IMAGING 2008; 30:63-77. [PMID: 18939609 DOI: 10.1177/016173460803000201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) has demonstrated utility in providing high-resolution cardiac ultrasound images for guidance of numerous catheter-based interventions, including radiofrequency ablations (RFA). However, the training of interventionalists and refinement of procedures involving intracardiac catheters is costly and time consuming due to necessary clinical and animal studies. As a result, research and development of ICE for other purposes is gradual and deliberate. Intracardiac acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI) imaging has been demonstrated to be a suitable modality to monitor the progress of RFA procedures; however, a clinical protocol has been slow to develop due to the expense and demands of clinical experiments. We report on the development and use of an ex vivo heart model to evaluate ICE and intracardiac ARFI imaging. The ability of this model to provide clinically-relevant intracardiac imaging angles was investigated by inserting an intracardiac probe into the heart and imaging it from various positions and orientations. ARFI images of all four chambers also were formed. RFAs were also performed to create stiffer lesions within the right and left ventricles. Upon completion of the ablation, ARFI imaging was used to visualize the lesion and compared with images taken from pathology.The results show the ovine heart model to be a suitable apparatus for recreating several clinically-relevant intracardiac viewing angles of the heart. Also, the results indicate the potential of the heart model to be a valuable tool in the future development and refinement of a clinical protocol for intracardiac ARFI imaging based guidance and assessment of cardiac radiofrequency ablations.
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- Stephen J Hsu
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA.
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Stephens DN, Cannata J, Liu R, Zhao JZ, Shung KK, Nguyen H, Chia R, Dentinger A, Wildes D, Thomenius KE, Mahajan A, Shivkumar K, Kim K, O'Donnell M, Sahn D. The acoustic lens design and in vivo use of a multifunctional catheter combining intracardiac ultrasound imaging and electrophysiology sensing. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ULTRASONICS, FERROELECTRICS, AND FREQUENCY CONTROL 2008; 55:602-18. [PMID: 18407850 PMCID: PMC2756724 DOI: 10.1109/tuffc.2008.685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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A multifunctional 9F intracardiac imaging and electrophysiology mapping catheter was developed and tested to help guide diagnostic and therapeutic intracardiac electrophysiology (EP) procedures. The catheter tip includes a 7.25-MHz, 64-element, side-looking phased array for high resolution sector scanning. Multiple electrophysiology mapping sensors were mounted as ring electrodes near the array for electrocardiographic synchronization of ultrasound images. The catheter array elevation beam performance in particular was investigated. An acoustic lens for the distal tip array designed with a round cross section can produce an acceptable elevation beam shape; however, the velocity of sound in the lens material should be approximately 155 m/s slower than in tissue for the best beam shape and wide bandwidth performance. To help establish the catheter's unique ability for integration with electrophysiology interventional procedures, it was used in vivo in a porcine animal model, and demonstrated both useful intracardiac echocardiographic visualization and simultaneous 3-D positional information using integrated electroanatomical mapping techniques. The catheter also performed well in high frame rate imaging, color flow imaging, and strain rate imaging of atrial and ventricular structures.
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- Douglas N Stephens
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California, Davis, CA, USA.
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Hsu SJ, Fahey BJ, Dumont DM, Wolf PD, Trahey GE. Challenges and implementation of radiation-force imaging with an intracardiac ultrasound transducer. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ULTRASONICS, FERROELECTRICS, AND FREQUENCY CONTROL 2007; 54:996-1009. [PMID: 17523564 PMCID: PMC2813778 DOI: 10.1109/tuffc.2007.345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) has been demonstrated to be an effective imaging modality for the guidance of several cardiac procedures, including radiofrequency ablation (RFA). However, assessing lesion size during the ablation with conventional ultrasound has been limited, as the associated changes within the B-mode images often are subtle. Acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI) imaging is a promising modality to monitor RFAs as it is capable of visualizing variations in local stiffnesses within the myocardium. We demonstrate ARFI imaging with an intracardiac probe that creates higher quality images of the developing lesion. We evaluated the performance of an ICE probe with ARFI imaging in monitoring RFAs. The intracardiac probe was used to create high contrast, high resolution ARFI images of a tissue-mimicking phantom containing stiffer spherical inclusions. The probe also was used to examine an excised segment of an ovine right ventricle with a RFA-created surface lesion. Although the lesion was not visible in conventional B-mode images, the ARFI images were able to show the boundaries between the lesion and the surrounding tissue. ARFI imaging with an intracardiac probe then was used to monitor cardiac ablations in vivo. RFAs were performed within the right atrium of an ovine heart, and B-mode and ARFI imaging with the intracardiac probe was used to monitor the developing lesions. Although there was little indication of a developing lesion within the B-mode images, the corresponding ARFI images displayed regions around the ablation site that displaced less.
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Stainback RF. Introduction to Echocardiography. CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE 2007. [DOI: 10.1007/978-1-84628-715-2_5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Burke MC, Roberts MJD, Knight BP. Integration of cardiac imaging and electrophysiology during catheter ablation procedures for atrial fibrillation. J Electrocardiol 2006; 39:S188-92. [PMID: 16950332 DOI: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2006.05.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2006] [Accepted: 05/31/2006] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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As nonpharmacologic therapies for atrial fibrillation expand, the complexity of the anatomical and electrical substrates of atrial fibrillation requires integration of multiple imaging modalities for successful treatment. Combining chamber-specific imaging and electrophysiologic data points during ablation therapy has improved pulmonary vein isolation accuracy while diminishing risk. Merging 3-dimensional computed tomography left atrial renditions, intracardiac echocardiography, and electroanatomical mapping during pulmonary vein isolation is a reality that relates the complex anatomy of the left atrium to its often variable electrical targets. Direct visualization of radiofrequency lesion formation as well as electrode-tissue contact during current delivery has been accomplished in animal models using ultrasound and infrared imaging tools. The combination of these early integrative stepping stones may lead to imaging with real-time feedback relating tissue desiccation to electrical effect and lesion transmurality. Atrial fibrillation ablation outcome will improve as the electrophysiology laboratory continues to integrate real-time 3-dimensional cardiac chamber and tissue images before, during, and after radiofrequency or cryoablation of specific electrophysiologic targets.
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- Martin C Burke
- Section of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA.
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Kort S. Intracardiac Echocardiography: Evolution, Recent Advances, and Current Applications. J Am Soc Echocardiogr 2006; 19:1192-201. [PMID: 16950482 DOI: 10.1016/j.echo.2006.04.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2006] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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- Smadar Kort
- Division of Cardiology, State University of New York, Stony Brook, New York 11794-8171, USA.
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Oh S, Kilicaslan F, Zhang Y, Wazni O, Mazgalev TN, Natale A, Marrouche NF. Avoiding Microbubbles Formation During Radiofrequency Left Atrial Ablation Versus Continuous Microbubbles Formation and Standard Radiofrequency Ablation Protocols: Comparison of Energy Profiles and Chronic Lesion Characteristics. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2006; 17:72-7. [PMID: 16426405 DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8167.2005.00300.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Radiofrequency (RF) energy parameters and chronic lesion characteristics associated with the microbubbles formation have not been yet fully elucidated. OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to compare the energy profiles and chronic lesion characteristics associated with RF ablation of the pulmonary vein antrum using three different ablation protocols: (1) avoiding microbubbles; (2) continuous microbubble formation; (3) temperature-guided ablation. METHODS A 4-mm tip ablation catheter was used for creating RF ablation lesions in 15 adult mongrel dogs. All ablation lesions were created at the posterior aspect of the PV antrum in each animal. Avoiding microbubbles (group 1, n = 5 dogs, 23 lesions), continuous microbubble formation (group 2, n = 5 dogs, 22 lesions), and temperature-guided (group 3, n = 5 dogs, 19 lesions, target temperature 60 degrees C/power limit 50 W) ablation lesions were analyzed. RESULTS Group 1 showed significantly lower power (19 +/- 8.6 W), lower temperature (50 +/- 4.8 degrees C), higher efficiency-of-heating index (2.9 +/- 0.8 degrees C/W), and lower impedance (109 +/- 24.4 Omega) than groups 2 (38 +/- 8.4 W; 63 +/- 10 degrees C; 1.8 +/- 0.8 degrees C/W; 148 +/- 34.4 Omega) and 3 (44 +/- 12 W; 57 +/- 2.4 degrees C; 1.4 +/- 0.5 degrees C/W; 139 +/- 23.1 Omega) (P < 0.001 vs groups 2 and 3). During ablation, no significant events were detected in group 1, but 11 cases of audible pop, 11 cases of catheter tip charring, and 1 case of fatal myocardial perforation were observed in groups 2 and 3. Transmural lesions were more frequently created in group 1. CONCLUSION RF energy delivery applying "avoiding microbubbles" protocol seems to be associated with higher degree of safety and efficacy when compared to temperature-guided and continuous microbubble-formation ablation protocols.
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- Seil Oh
- Section of Pacing and Electrophysiology, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio 44195, USA
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Modern cardiac electrophysiology procedures include catheter-based arrhythmia ablation and transvenous device implantation, which are highly dependent on accurate, real-time cardiac imaging. With the realization that anatomic structures are critical to successful electrophysiologic procedures, accurately defining a patient's cardiac anatomy has become more important. Fluoroscopy allows for 2D imaging of cardiac structures in real-time, and is used to guide catheter and lead placement, but does not allow for visualization of soft tissues. Intracardiac echocardiography allows for both direct visualization of anatomic structures within the heart and real-time imaging during catheter placement. Despite advances in intracardiac echocardiography catheters that allow for larger windows, the ability to accurately delineate anatomic structures depends on the patient's anatomy and operator experience. Neither of these techniques allows for electrical mapping of the heart; however, both anatomic and electrical intracardiac mapping can be achieved with advanced mapping systems. These systems allow for real-time catheter localization, help elucidate cardiac anatomy, evaluate electrical activation during arrhythmias and guide catheter placement for deliverance of radiofrequency current. More recently, 3D cardiac computed tomography has been used to accurately define intracardiac anatomy; however, catheter tracking and electrical mapping cannot be performed by computed tomography. Mapping systems are now being merged with computed tomography images to produce an accurate anatomic and electrical map of the heart to guide catheter ablations. The objective of this paper is to describe the current imaging and mapping techniques used in electrophysiologic procedures.
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- Michael S Panutich
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.
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Knight BP, Burke MC, Hong TE, McAuley A, Amundson D, Hanlin J, Blankenship L, Ferguson TB, Nazarian S, Berger RD. Direct imaging of transvenous radiofrequency cardiac ablation using a steerable fiberoptic infrared endoscope. Heart Rhythm 2005; 2:1116-21. [PMID: 16188593 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2005.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2005] [Accepted: 07/12/2005] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Direct imaging through blood has been achieved in vivo using fiberoptics and infrared wavelength technology. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility of using a percutaneous, steerable, fiberoptic infrared endoscope to identify and characterize the electrode-tissue interface during transvenous cardiac ablation. METHODS Infrared endoscopy was performed during 24 catheter ablation attempts in 10 mongrel dogs. Infrared imaging was performed through a transparent dome located at the tip of a 7Fr steerable endoscope using an imaging wavelength of 1,620 nm. Radiofrequency ablation was performed using a 4-mm-tip electrode catheter. Attempts were made to identify the electrode-endocardial interface at each ablation site and to characterize any signal changes during ablation. RESULTS The electrode-tissue interface could be identified at 19 of the 24 ablation sites. Changes at the electrode-tissue interface were observed during ablation at 14 sites, which included a gradual increase in the tissue signal intensity at 12 sites. Small lucencies near the ablation electrode were observed at six sites. There was no interference during energy delivery. Endocardial features identified by endoscopy correlated with the postmortem appearance. CONCLUSION Direct imaging of intracardiac structures and the electrode-tissue interface can be achieved through blood during transvenous catheter ablation with infrared endoscopy using a steerable, fiberoptic, infrared endoscopic catheter. Ablation lesion formation can be seen as a gradual increase in signal intensity. Fiberoptic infrared endoscopy appears to be a promising new tool for guiding catheter ablation.
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- Bradley P Knight
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
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Jongbloed MRM, Schalij MJ, Zeppenfeld K, Oemrawsingh PV, van der Wall EE, Bax JJ. Clinical applications of intracardiac echocardiography in interventional procedures. Heart 2005; 91:981-90. [PMID: 15958380 PMCID: PMC1768980 DOI: 10.1136/hrt.2004.050443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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- M R M Jongbloed
- Department of Cardiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, The Netherlands
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Zanchetta M, Rigatelli G, Pedon L, Zennaro M, Dimopoulous K, Onorato E, Frescura C, Maiolino P, Thiene G, Angelini A. Intracardiac echocardiography: gross anatomy and magnetic resonance correlations and validations. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging 2005; 21:391-401. [PMID: 16047120 DOI: 10.1007/s10554-004-5809-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2004] [Accepted: 10/07/2004] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE The feasibility and safety of intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) in humans, using low frequency transducers, and its excellent tissue contrast capabilities that enhances the differentiation of intracardiac structures have been previously demonstrated. However, correlations among ICE imaging and anatomic sections or magnetic resonance (MR) scan planes have never been described before. This study was designed to correlate a simplified ICE approach with the anatomy of the right atrium and great vessels obtained by serial post-mortem sections and cardiac MR images. METHODS A stepwise approach to ICE, which is based on our experience on over 300 consecutive patients with interatrial communications, has been correlated with anatomic sections from pressure-perfused-fixed hearts and spin echo cardiac MR imaging. A 9F-9 MHz mechanical device was used to record four transverse and one longitudinal sections for an extensive evaluation of the intracardiac architecture. RESULTS ICE transverse and longitudinal views allowed the detection of all the required information. Moreover, the anatomic sections and cardiac MR scan planes allowed validation of all the structures imaged by ICE. The potential clinical applications of the ICE technique are further discussed. CONCLUSION This paper demonstrates the basic accuracy of this new imaging modality. Therefore, mechanical ICE might be considered an active investment in cardiac catheterization laboratories, specifically in the percutaneous interventional procedure setting, discovering a new route (let's see and treat) to sophisticated interventions. In this respect, there can be little doubt that the knowledge of cross-sectional mechanical ICE imaging provides the basis for understanding the heart anatomy.
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- Mario Zanchetta
- Department Cardiovascular Disease, Cittadella General Hospital, Padova, Cittadella, Italy.
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Shalaby AA. Utilization of Intracardiac Echocardiography to Access the Coronary Sinus for Left Ventricular Lead Placement. PACING AND CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY: PACE 2005; 28:493-7. [PMID: 15955180 DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2005.50046.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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This is a presentation of a case series of 10 consecutive patients undergoing implantation of cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (CRT-D). Intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) is utilized to gain access to the coronary sinus. The method used is detailed with a brief discussion of observations gained from this early experience.
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- Alaa A Shalaby
- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Director of Electrophysiology, Pittsburgh VAHCS, 111C University Drive C, Pittsburgh, PA 15240, USA.
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Reek S, Geller JC, Schildhaus HU, Ripley KL, Klein HU. Feasibility of Catheter Cryoablation in Normal Ventricular Myocardium and Healed Myocardial Infarction. PACING AND CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY: PACE 2004; 27:1530-9. [PMID: 15546309 DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2004.00672.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Although novel cryoablation systems have recently been introduced into clinical practice for catheter ablation of supraventricular tachycardia, the feasibility of catheter cryoablation of VT is unknown. Thus, the present study evaluates catheter cryoablation of the ventricular myocardium (1) in healthy sheep and (2) of VT in chronic myocardial infarction (MI). In three healthy sheep, 21 ventricular lesions (12 left and 9 right ventricle) were created with a catheter cryoablation system. Different freeze/thaw characteristics were used for lesion creation. The mean nadir temperature was -84.1 degrees C +/- 0.9 degrees C, mean lesion volume was 175.8 +/- 170.3 mm3, and 5 of 21 lesions were transmural. Lesion dimensions were 7.5 +/- 3.1 mm (width) and 4.2 +/- 2.5 mm (depth). Left ventricular lesions were significantly larger than right ventricular lesions (262 +/- 166 vs 60.5 +/- 91.6 mm3, P=0.0025). There was no difference in lesion volume with respect to different freeze/thaw characteristics. Anatomically (n=3) or electrophysiologically (n=3) guided catheter cryoablation was attempted in six sheep 105 +/- 56 days after MI, three of six animals had reproducibly inducible VT with a mean cycle length of 215 +/- 34 ms prior to ablation. In these animals, five VTs were targeted for ablation. A mean of 6 +/- 3 applications for nine left ventricular lesions were applied, six of nine lesions were transmural. The mean lesion volume was 501 +/- 424 mm3. No VT was inducible in two of three animals after cryoablation using an identical stimulation protocol. Therefore, catheter cryoablation of VT in healed MI is feasible, and no acute complications were observed.
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- Sven Reek
- Division of Cardiology, University Hospital Magdeburg, Germany.
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Simon RDB, Rinaldi CA, Baszko A, Gill JS. Electroanatomic mapping of the right atrium with a right atrial basket catheter and three-dimensional intracardiac echocardiography. PACING AND CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY: PACE 2004; 27:318-26. [PMID: 15009857 DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2004.00435.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The ablation of arrhythmias progresses towards an approach based upon application of linear lesions between nonconducting anatomic/electrical areas. Hence the identification of detailed anatomy together with electrical behavior becomes increasingly important. This study aims to achieve true electroanatomic mapping by the use of three-dimensional intracardiac imaging of the right atrium combined with use of a right atrial basket to obtain detailed electrical information. We studied nine patients, seven requiring atrial flutter ablation. A 9 Fr, 9 MHZ intracardiac echo catheter was pulled back from SVC to IVC using respiratory and ECG gating. The images, recorded on a Clearview ultrasound machine, were reconstructed using commercially available software. The intracardiac basket was placed into the atrium using the markers and fluoroscopy to allow orientation. Isochronal maps were obtained from the basket in sinus rhythm, pacing from different sites within the atrium and in atrial flutter. Isochronal maps were constructed and superimposed on the ICE image. The maps with pacing were consistent with that which was expected, confirming the validity of this approach. We were able to visualize changes in activation sequence following the placement of bidirectional isthmus block. True electroanatomic mapping is possible by the use of three-dimensional ICE reconstruction of the right atrium with electrical activation obtained from an intracardiac basket. This has significance for anatomically based arrhythmia ablations such as the ablation of atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation, with transcatheter MAZE procedures and pulmonary vein isolation. Further developments in software will allow such maps to be produced simultaneously with greater rapidity.
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- Ron D B Simon
- Department of Adult Cardiology, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom.
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Kinnaird TD, Uzun O, Munt BI, Thompson CR, Yeung-Lai-Wah JA. Transesophageal echocardiography to guide pulmonary vein mapping and ablation for atrial fibrillation. J Am Soc Echocardiogr 2004; 17:769-74. [PMID: 15220903 DOI: 10.1016/j.echo.2004.03.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study describes the use and outcomes of transesophageal echocardiography to guide atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation procedures. METHODS Under general anesthesia, 25 patients with a history of AF underwent multiplane transesophageal echocardiography in conjunction with catheter placement under fluoroscopy. RESULTS In this series, a combined fluoroscopic/echocardiographic approach obviated the need for angiographic imaging. Anatomic variation in pulmonary veins (PV) was common; the shortest distance between the ostia ranged from 2 to 11 mm. Individual PV diameters did not predict the presence of ectopic foci. The number of radiofrequency pulses delivered per vein was 2.6 +/- 2.3 (range: 0-10). Mean fluoroscopy time per procedure was 31 +/- 13 minutes and mean procedure time was 110 +/- 31 minutes. At follow-up, 68% of patients were free from AF. CONCLUSIONS Transesophageal echocardiography enables identification and cannulation of the ostia and proximal branches of PV during AF ablation. Fluoroscopy, procedure times, and outcomes compare favorably with series using PV angiography and, as such, suggest that a controlled trial is warranted.
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Khaykin Y, Marrouche NF, Martin DO, Saliba W, Schweikert R, Wexman M, Strunk B, Beheiry S, Saad E, Bhargava M, Burkhardt JD, Joseph G, Tchou P, Natale A. Pulmonary Vein Isolation for Atrial Fibrillation in Patients with Symptomatic Sinus Bradycardia or Pauses. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2004; 15:784-9. [PMID: 15250863 DOI: 10.1046/j.1540-8167.2004.03279.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Sick sinus syndrome is commonly associated with tachyarrhythmias and bradyarrhythmias that often are symptomatic. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of pulmonary vein isolation in patients with sick sinus syndrome and atrial fibrillation (AF). METHODS AND RESULTS Three hundred fourteen consecutive patients who underwent pulmonary vein isolation between December 2000 and January 2002 were included in the study. Thirty-one patients had sick sinus syndrome, which was defined as a preprocedural history of symptomatic sinus bradycardia or pauses. Endpoints included AF recurrence, change in the frequency of sinus pauses, and symptoms of presyncope or syncope, as well as mean heart rate and percentage of atrial pacing in patients with pacemakers implanted prior to the pulmonary vein isolation. Patients had AF for an average of 6 +/- 3 years. Patients were 58 +/-8 years old and had ejection fractions of 55 +/- 4%. Sixty-one percent had implanted pacemakers. AF recurred within 6 months in 4 patients. Two had a successful second pulmonary vein isolation procedure. There were no recurrences of presyncopal events (P < 0.05) or documented sinus pauses (P < 0.05) after successful pulmonary vein isolation in the patients without permanent pacemakers. Patients with pacemakers had a 13-fold reduction in the percentage of atrial pacing (P < 0.05). Both groups showed a significant increase in average heart rates at 6-month follow-up. CONCLUSION Cure of AF by pulmonary vein isolation helped resolve the clinical manifestations of sick sinus syndrome, suggesting that the occurrence of AF and/or the associated treatment could be partially responsible for sick sinus syndrome.
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- Yaariv Khaykin
- Center for Atrial Fibrillation, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio 44195, USA
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Khaykin Y, Marrouche NF, Saliba W, Schweikert R, Bash D, Chen MS, Williams-Andrews M, Saad E, Burkhardt DJ, Bhargava M, Joseph G, Rossillo A, Erciyes D, Martin D, Natale A. Pulmonary vein antrum isolation for treatment of atrial fibrillation in patients with valvular heart disease or prior open heart surgery. Heart Rhythm 2004; 1:33-9. [PMID: 15851113 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2004.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2003] [Accepted: 02/04/2004] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The goal of this study was to assess the safety and efficacy of pulmonary vein antrum isolation in patients with moderate valvular heart disease or open-heart surgery and atrial fibrillation (AF). BACKGROUND Valvular heart disease and open-heart surgery are commonly associated with AF and increase the risk of adverse events in AF patients. METHODS A total of 391 consecutive patients who had pulmonary vein antrum isolation performed between December 2000 and December 2002 were screened. A total of 142 of these patients had clinically significant valvular disease or prior cardiac surgery. End points included AF recurrence and pulmonary vein antrum isolation complication rates. RESULTS Patients with valvular heart disease or prior open-heart surgery were older, had larger left atria and a more advanced New York Heart Association class. They did not differ significantly with respect to gender, but had a longer history of AF. Procedure times were similar between patients with and without valvular heart disease or prior open-heart surgery. After 18 +/- 7 months in the lone AF patients, 11 +/- 5 months in patients with valvular heart disease, and 10 +/- 5 months in patients with prior open heart surgery, there was a trend toward lower recurrence of AF in patients with lone AF who enjoyed a 98% overall cure rate after up to 2 pulmonary vein antrum isolations versus 93% among patients with valvular heart disease (P = .04) and prior open heart surgery (P = .07). Complication rates were comparable between groups. CONCLUSIONS Pulmonary vein antrum isolation is safe and effective in patients with moderate valvular heart disease and the patients who developed AF after open-heart surgery. These results have implications for our understanding of the pathophysiology of AF in patients with moderate valvular heart disease or past cardiac surgery and should be considered when discussing treatment options in these patients.
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- Yaariv Khaykin
- Center for Atrial Fibrillation, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio 44195, USA
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Chen MS, Marrouche NF, Khaykin Y, Gillinov AM, Wazni O, Martin DO, Rossillo A, Verma A, Cummings J, Erciyes D, Saad E, Bhargava M, Bash D, Schweikert R, Burkhardt D, Williams-Andrews M, Perez-Lugones A, Abdul-Karim A, Saliba W, Natale A. Pulmonary vein isolation for the treatment of atrial fibrillation in patients with impaired systolic function. J Am Coll Cardiol 2004; 43:1004-9. [PMID: 15028358 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2003.09.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 231] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2003] [Revised: 08/25/2003] [Accepted: 09/08/2003] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We aimed to determine the safety and efficacy of pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients with impaired left ventricular (LV) systolic function. BACKGROUND To date, PVI has been performed primarily in patients with normal LV function. Yet, many AF patients have impaired LV systolic function. The outcomes of PVI in patients with impaired LV systolic function are unknown. METHODS We included 377 consecutive patients undergoing PVI between December 2000 and January 2003. Ninety-four patients had impaired LV function (ejection fraction [EF] <40%), and they comprised the study group. The control group was the remaining 283 patients who had a normal EF. End points included AF recurrence and changes in EF and quality of life (QoL). RESULTS Mean EF was 36% in our study group, compared with 54% in controls. After initial PVI, 73% of patients with impaired EF and 87% of patients with normal EF were free of AF recurrence at 14 +/- 6 months (p = 0.03). In the study group, there was a nonsignificant increase in EF of 4.6% and significant improvement in QoL. Complication rates were low and included a 1% risk of pulmonary vein stenosis. CONCLUSIONS Although the AF recurrence rate after initial PVI in impaired EF patients was higher than in normal EF subjects, nearly three-fourths of patients with impaired EF remained AF-free. Although our sample size was nonrandomized, our results suggest PVI may be a feasible therapeutic option in AF patients with impaired EF. Randomized studies with more patients and longer follow-up are warranted.
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- Michael S Chen
- Center for Atrial Fibrillation, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
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Ren JF, Marchlinski FE. Intracardiac Ultrasound Catheter Imaging for Electrophysiologic Substrate of AV Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia:. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2004; 15:274-5. [PMID: 15030414 DOI: 10.1046/j.1540-8167.2004.03588.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Liu Z, McCormick D, Dairywala I, Surabhi S, Goldberg S, Turi Z, Vannan MA. Catheter-based intracardiac echocardiography in the interventional cardiac laboratory. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2004; 63:63-71. [PMID: 15343570 DOI: 10.1002/ccd.20106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Recent advances in technology have engendered a renewed enthusiasm in the use of intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) to guide and assess cardiac interventions. AcuNav is a phased-array sector imaging probe equipped with color and spectral Doppler capabilities. Previous-generation imaging catheters yielded unfamiliar limited-depth radial images with no flow information. Current imaging technology such as the AcuNav has not only consolidated the role of ICE but opened newer applications in the interventional laboratory. ICE has clear advantages over transesophageal echocardiography as the imaging modality of choice in the cardiac catheterization and electrophysiological laboratories. We review the technical evolution of ICE and describe the expanded utility of the AcuNav imaging catheter during cardiac interventions.
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- Zheng Liu
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine and Surgery, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Interventional procedures in the electrophysiology and catheterization laboratory are rapidly advancing. Critical to the advancement of these procedures is accurate identification of critical anatomic landmarks and catheter position. Fluoroscopy remains the mainstay for general identification of anatomic landmarks but is inadequate for the precise imaging needed for complex procedures. Precise imaging of anatomic landmarks and catheter position is now possible during the procedure with the use of intracardiac echocardiography (ICE). This paper reviews the rapid development and utilization of ICE in interventional electrophysiology. RECENT FINDINGS Several recent studies show ICE as a major contribution to providing a safer, more reliable, and more cost-effective means of accomplishing the tasks performed by existing techniques. In the electrophysiology laboratory, the dependence on this new technology has been due to the rapid development of catheter-based radiofrequency ablation of the pulmonary veins for treatment of atrial fibrillation. Since the initial use of ICE in facilitating ablation of atrial fibrillation, other uses for ICE are continuously being identified. SUMMARY A comprehensive look is provided at the history and development of this new technology along with the most recent applications of ICE in interventional electrophysiology.
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- B John Hynes
- Division of Cardiology and Pennsylvania State Cardiovascular Center, Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey 17033, USA
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Villacastín J, Castellano NP, Moreno J, Álvarez L, Morales R, Rodríguez A. Resultados de la curva de aprendizaje de la punción transeptal guiada mediante ecografía intracardíaca. Rev Esp Cardiol 2004. [DOI: 10.1016/s0300-8932(04)77115-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Dickfeld T, Calkins H, Zviman M, Kato R, Meininger G, Lickfett L, Berger R, Halperin H, Solomon SB. Anatomic Stereotactic Catheter Ablation on Three-Dimensional Magnetic Resonance Images in Real Time. Circulation 2003; 108:2407-13. [PMID: 14568905 DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.0000093191.05433.b0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background—
Targets for radiofrequency (RF) ablation of atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and nonidiopathic ventricular tachycardia are increasingly being selected on the basis of anatomic considerations. Because fluoroscopy provides only limited information about the relationship between catheter positions and cardiac structures and is associated with radiation risk, other approaches to mapping may be beneficial.
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An electromagnetic catheter positioning system was superimposed on 3D MR images using fiducial markers. This allowed the dynamic display of the catheter position on the true anatomy of previously acquired MR images in real time. In vitro accuracy and precision during catheter navigation were assessed in a phantom model and were 1.11±0.06 and 0.30±0.07 mm (mean±SEM), respectively. Left and right heart catheterization was performed in 7 swine without the use of fluoroscopy, yielding an in vivo accuracy and precision of 2.74±0.52 and 1.97±0.44 mm, respectively. To assess the reproducibility of RF ablation, RF lesions were created repeatedly at the identical anatomic site in the right atrium (n=8 swine). Average distance of the repeated right atrial ablations was 3.92±0.5 mm. Straight 3-point lines were created in the right and left ventricles to determine the ability to facilitate complex ablation procedures (n=6 swine). The ventricular lesions deviated 1.70±0.24 mm from a straight line, and the point distance differed by 2.25±0.63 mm from the pathological specimen.
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Real-time display of the catheter position on 3D MRI allows accurate and precise RF ablation guided by the true anatomy. This may facilitate anatomically based ablation procedures in, for instance, atrial fibrillation or nonidiopathic ventricular tachycardia and decrease radiation times.
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- Timm Dickfeld
- Division of Cardiology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Md, USA.
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Zanchetta M, Onorato E, Rigatelli G, Pedon L, Zennaro M, Carrozza A, Maiolino P. Intracardiac echocardiography-guided transcatheter closure of secundum atrial septal defect. J Am Coll Cardiol 2003; 42:1677-82. [PMID: 14607459 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2003.08.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We assessed the use of intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) as the primary means for both selection of the Amplatzer Septal Occluder (ASO) and the guidance of transcatheter closure of secundum atrial septal defects (ASDs). BACKGROUND The standard method for transcatheter closure of ASDs requires balloon-sizing maneuver and transesophageal echocardiographic (TEE) monitoring. The role of ICE during transcatheter closure of ASDs has not yet been established. METHODS In 91 patients with ASDs, two standardized orthogonal sections were used to obtain ICE-derived measurements of the fossa ovalis and to assess optimal device deployment: the transverse section on the aortic valve plane, and the longitudinal section on the four-chamber plane. RESULTS In all patients, ICE planes were identified with excellent resolution, providing proper measurements of the fossa ovalis, from which to derive geometric assumptions for the selection of an appropriately sized device. The ASO waist diameter was chosen on the basis of the r value (r = [square root c(2) + p(2)], where r is the radius of an ideal circle that intersects the elliptical fossa ovalis in its semi-latus rectum, c is the foci half-distance of the fossa ovalis, and p is its semi-latus rectum). During the procedure, the four-chamber plane allowed us to obtain easily interpretable images of all stages of device deployment. Midterm complete occlusion rate was 97.8%. No ICE-related complications occurred. CONCLUSIONS The ICE evaluation of ASDs allows quantitative and qualitative information for both proper ASO selection and optimal device placement, thus eliminating the cumbersome balloon-sizing maneuver and the need for general anesthesia during TEE monitoring.
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- Mario Zanchetta
- Department of Cardiovascular Disease, Cittadella General Hospital, Via Riva Ospedale, Padua, Italy.
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ACC/AHA/ASE 2003 Guideline Update for the Clinical Application of Echocardiography: Summary Article. J Am Soc Echocardiogr 2003. [DOI: 10.1016/j.echo.2003.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Cheitlin MD, Armstrong WF, Aurigemma GP, Beller GA, Bierman FZ, Davis JL, Douglas PS, Faxon DP, Gillam LD, Kimball TR, Kussmaul WG, Pearlman AS, Philbrick JT, Rakowski H, Thys DM. ACC/AHA/ASE 2003 guideline update for the clinical application of echocardiography--summary article: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines (ACC/AHA/ASE Committee to Update the 1997 Guidelines for the Clinical Application of Echocardiography). J Am Coll Cardiol 2003; 42:954-70. [PMID: 12957449 DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(03)01065-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 341] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Cheitlin MD, Armstrong WF, Aurigemma GP, Beller GA, Bierman FZ, Davis JL, Douglas PS, Faxon DP, Gillam LD, Kimball TR, Kussmaul WG, Pearlman AS, Philbrick JT, Rakowski H, Thys DM, Antman EM, Smith SC, Alpert JS, Gregoratos G, Anderson JL, Hiratzka LF, Hunt SA, Fuster V, Jacobs AK, Gibbons RJ, Russell RO. ACC/AHA/ASE 2003 guideline update for the clinical application of echocardiography: summary article: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines (ACC/AHA/ASE Committee to Update the 1997 Guidelines for the Clinical Application of Echocardiography). Circulation 2003; 108:1146-62. [PMID: 12952829 DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.0000073597.57414.a9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 517] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Doi A, Takagi M, Toda I, Teragaki M, Yoshiyama M, Takeuchi K, Yoshikawa J. Real time quantification of low temperature radiofrequency ablation lesion size using phased array intracardiac echocardiography in the canine model: comparison of two dimensional images with pathological lesion characteristics. Heart 2003; 89:923-7. [PMID: 12860873 PMCID: PMC1767768 DOI: 10.1136/heart.89.8.923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the feasibility of quantifying low temperature radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) lesions using a phased array intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) catheter--with better tissue penetration and in a deflectable device-in the canine model. INTERVENTION Low temperature radiofrequency (RF) energy (50-60 degrees C at up to 40 W) was delivered to the left ventricle in 11 beagles for 60 seconds, using an 8 French catheter with a deflectable tip and a 4 mm distal electrode. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Comparison of the width and depth of RFCA lesions measured by ICE with pathological findings. RESULTS 33 RF energies were delivered in 11 dogs. 31 lesions (94%) were confirmed at necropsy. 27 of 31 ablation lesions (87%) were detected by ICE. The mean (SD) width and depth of the ICE detected lesions were 10.4 (2.6) mm and 5.7 (1.9) mm, respectively. Pathological findings showed that RFCA lesions consisted of inner and outer layers. Macroscopically, the mean (SD) width and depth of the inner layers were 7.6 (2.3) mm and 3.6 (1.2) mm and those for the whole layers were 10.0 (2.8) mm and 5.3 (1.5) mm, respectively. Microscopically, the inner and outer layers corresponded to necrotic and oedematous areas, respectively. The ICE detected lesion size had better correlation with the pathological measurements of the whole layers in width (r = 0.911) and in depth (r = 0.756). CONCLUSION The real time evaluation of RFCA lesion size using the phased array ICE is feasible, even with a low temperature RF application. However, ICE slightly overestimates RFCA lesion size compared with pathological necrotic lesion size.
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- A Doi
- Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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Marrouche NF, Martin DO, Wazni O, Gillinov AM, Klein A, Bhargava M, Saad E, Bash D, Yamada H, Jaber W, Schweikert R, Tchou P, Abdul-Karim A, Saliba W, Natale A. Phased-array intracardiac echocardiography monitoring during pulmonary vein isolation in patients with atrial fibrillation: impact on outcome and complications. Circulation 2003; 107:2710-6. [PMID: 12756153 DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.0000070541.83326.15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 413] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The objective of this study was to assess the impact of intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) on the long-term success and complications in patients undergoing pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) for treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF). METHODS AND RESULTS Three hundred fifteen patients underwent PVI for treatment of AF. Each patient underwent ostial isolation of all PVs using a cooled-tip ablation catheter. PVI was performed using circular mapping (CM) alone (group 1, 56 patients), CM and ICE (group 2, 107 patients), and CM and ICE with titration of radiofrequency energy based on visualization of microbubbles by ICE (group 3, 152 patients). After a mean follow-up time of 417+/-145 days, 19.6% (11 of 56), 16.8% (18 of 107), and 9.8% (15 of 152) of patients in groups 1, 2, and 3 experienced recurrence of AF, respectively. Moreover, whereas no group 3 patient experienced severe (>70%) PV stenosis, severe PV stenosis was documented in 3 (3.5%) of 56 patients in group 1 and in 2 (1.8%) of 107 patients in group 2 (P<0.05). No embolic events were detected in group 3 patients. CONCLUSIONS Intracardiac echocardiography improves the outcome of cooled-tip PVI. Power adjustment guided by direct visualization of microbubble formation reduces the risk of PV stenosis and improves long-term cure.
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- Nassir F Marrouche
- Center for Atrial Fibrillation, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio 44195, USA
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Morton JB, Sanders P, Davidson NC, Sparks PB, Vohra JK, Kalman JM. Phased-array intracardiac echocardiography for defining cavotricuspid isthmus anatomy during radiofrequency ablation of typical atrial flutter. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2003; 14:591-7. [PMID: 12875419 DOI: 10.1046/j.1540-8167.2003.02152.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Cavotricuspid isthmus (CTI) topography includes ridges, pouches, recesses, and trabeculations. These features may limit the success of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of typical atrial flutter (AFL). The aim of this study was to assess the utility of phased-array intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) for imaging the CTI and monitoring RFA of AFL. METHODS AND RESULTS Fifteen patients (mean age 64 +/- 9 years) underwent ICE assessment (imaging frequency 7.5-10 MHz) before and after RFA of AFL. The ICE catheter was positioned at the inferior vena cava-right atrial junction and the following parameters were measured: (1) CTI length from the tricuspid valve to the eustachian ridge; (2) extent of CTI pouching; and (3) thickness pre/post RFA of the anterior, mid, and posterior CTI. CTI length was 35 +/- 6 mm at end-ventricular systole but shorter (30 +/- 6 mm) and more pouched at end-ventricular diastole (P = 0.02). A pouch or recess was seen in 11 of 15 patients (mean depth 6 +/- 2 mm). The septal CTI was more pouched than the lateral CTI, but the latter had more prominent trabeculations. Trabeculations were seen in 10 of 15 patients, and at these locations the CTI was 4.6 +/- 1 mm thick. Anterior, mid, and posterior CTI thickness pre-RFA was 4.1 +/- 0.8, 3.3 +/- 0.5, and 2.7 +/- 0.9 mm, respectively (P < 0.001 by analysis of variance). ICE guided RFA away from unfavorable CTI features (recesses/thick trabeculations). RFA applications created discrete CTI lesions that coalesced, forming diffuse CTI swelling. Post-RFA thickness was as follows: anterior 4.8 +/- 0.8 mm (P = NS vs pre); mid 3.8 +/- 0.8 mm (P = 0.05 vs pre); and posterior 3.8 +/- 0.8 mm (P = 0.02 vs pre). CONCLUSION Phased-array ICE permits novel real-time CTI imaging with excellent endocardial resolution and may facilitate RFA of AFL.
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- Joseph B Morton
- Department of Cardiology, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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