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Shen C, Jia Z, Yu Y, Feng M, Du X, Fu G, Yu L, Wu T, Jiang Y, Jin H, Zhuo W, Gao F, Wang B, Chen S, Dai J, Fang R, Chu H. Efficacy and safety of pulsed field ablation for accessory pathways: a pilot study. Europace 2024; 26:euae139. [PMID: 38801673 PMCID: PMC11218562 DOI: 10.1093/europace/euae139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
Abstract
AIMS Radiofrequency ablation is used as a first-line therapy for accessory pathways (APs). However, data regarding the effects of pulsed field ablation (PFA) on APs are limited. We sought to evaluate the acute procedural and 6-month success and safety of PFA in a cohort of patients with APs. METHODS AND RESULTS A focal contact force-sensing PFA catheter was used for patients with APs. Pulsed field ablation generator generated a bipolar and biphasic waveform (±1000 V) with a duration of 100 ms from the tip of the PFA catheter. A 100% acute procedural success was achieved in 10 conscious patients with APs (7 left anterolateral, 2 left inferolateral, and 1 right posteroseptal APs) including 6 (60%) patients after an initial application. The average total ablation time was 6.3 ± 4.9 s for 4.7 ± 1.8 ablation sites (ASs), including 3.1 ± 2.4 s at targets and 3.2 ± 2.9 s at 3.2 ± 2 bolus ASs. The mean skin-to-skin time was 59.3 ± 15.5 min, and PFA catheter dwell time was 29.4 ± 7.8 min. One patient encountered transient sinus arrest during PFA due to parasympathetic overexcitation. Sinus rhythm was restored in all patients without any significant adverse events during the short-term follow-up. CONCLUSION Pulsed field ablation of APs was feasible, effective, and safe. Its efficiency was remarkable for its ultrarapid termination of AP conduction. Further studies are warranted to prove whether utilization of PFA with current parameters can extend to manifold AP ablation.
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- Caijie Shen
- Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, 59th Liuting Street, Haishu district, Ningbo 315000, China
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- Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315000, China
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, 59th Liuting Street, Haishu district, Ningbo 315000, China
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, 59th Liuting Street, Haishu district, Ningbo 315000, China
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, 59th Liuting Street, Haishu district, Ningbo 315000, China
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, 59th Liuting Street, Haishu district, Ningbo 315000, China
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, 59th Liuting Street, Haishu district, Ningbo 315000, China
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, 59th Liuting Street, Haishu district, Ningbo 315000, China
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, 59th Liuting Street, Haishu district, Ningbo 315000, China
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, 59th Liuting Street, Haishu district, Ningbo 315000, China
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, 59th Liuting Street, Haishu district, Ningbo 315000, China
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, 59th Liuting Street, Haishu district, Ningbo 315000, China
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, 59th Liuting Street, Haishu district, Ningbo 315000, China
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, 59th Liuting Street, Haishu district, Ningbo 315000, China
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- Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315000, China
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, 59th Liuting Street, Haishu district, Ningbo 315000, China
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, 59th Liuting Street, Haishu district, Ningbo 315000, China
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Pissaris A, Shappell E, Wittels KA. Acute Shortness of Breath in a Boarding Patient. J Emerg Med 2024; 66:269-273. [PMID: 38246803 DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2023.07.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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- Adam Pissaris
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts; Department of Emergency Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts; Department of Emergency Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts; Department of Emergency Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts; Department of Emergency Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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Dulai R, Bangash F, Sharma A, Cambridge A, Wong G, Lim W, Farwell D, Garcia J, Srinivansan NT. Open Window Mapping of Accessory Pathways: A Literature Review and Practical Guide. Arrhythm Electrophysiol Rev 2023; 12:e28. [PMID: 38213630 PMCID: PMC10782422 DOI: 10.15420/aer.2023.09] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024] Open
Abstract
Catheter ablation is the treatment of choice for patients with symptomatic accessory pathways (APs) causing recurrent atrioventricular reciprocating tachycardia or in situations where APs conduct rapidly, posing a risk of sudden cardiac death. Conventional AP mapping relies on point-by-point assessment of local electrograms looking closely for pathway electrograms or early atrial or ventricular electrograms, which may be challenging and time consuming. Recently, open window mapping (OWM) using 3D navigational systems has emerged as a novel technique to help localise and ablate APs. OWM has significant advantages over conventional point-by-point mapping techniques. The purpose of this review is to summarise the currently available literature on the OWM technique and to highlight the technical aspects and mapping considerations for OWM, including specific cases demonstrating its utility.
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- Rajdip Dulai
- Cardiology Research Department, Eastbourne District General Hospital, East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust Eastbourne, UK
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- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, The Essex Cardiothoracic Centre Basildon, Essex, UK
- Circulatory Health Research Group, Medical Technology Research Centre, School of Medicine, Anglia Ruskin University Chelmsford, Essex, UK
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- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, The Essex Cardiothoracic Centre Basildon, Essex, UK
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- Ashford and St Peter's NHS Foundation Trust Chertsey, Surrey, UK
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- Cardiac Sciences Clinical Institute, Epworth Richmond Hospital Melbourne, Australia
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- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Norwich, UK
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- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, The Essex Cardiothoracic Centre Basildon, Essex, UK
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- Biosense Webster Melbourne, Australia & New Zealand
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- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, The Essex Cardiothoracic Centre Basildon, Essex, UK
- Circulatory Health Research Group, Medical Technology Research Centre, School of Medicine, Anglia Ruskin University Chelmsford, Essex, UK
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