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Egami Y, Matsunaga-Lee Y, Yano M, Nishino M. Visualization of residual gaps after linear ablation using the LUMIPOINT TM module: A case report. Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J 2024:S0972-6292(24)00121-9. [PMID: 39304133 DOI: 10.1016/j.ipej.2024.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Revised: 08/02/2024] [Accepted: 09/17/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Macroreentrant atrial tachycardia (ATs) through epicardial conduction is depicted as a focal AT on 3-D mapping, i.e., pseudo-focal AT. A new feature of the Rhythmia mapping system (Boston Scientific), the "LUMIPOINT module", can highlight all electrocardiograms (EGMs) above a threshold determined by an adjustable confidence slider (CS). Lowering the CS (L-CS) may highlight undetected electrograms (EGMs) at the nominal CS setting, potentially enabling visualization of the critical isthmus of pseudo-focal ATs. METHODS AND RESULTS This study included 3 ATs after linear ablation of two left atrial roof-dependent ATs (cases 1 and 2) and one peri-mitral flutter (case 3). All ATs were diagnosed as pseudo-focal AT according to an electrophysiological study and the Rhythmia mapping system with the LUMIPOINT module. The L-CS method consisted of the following steps: 1. Set the LUMIPOINT activation window to the time difference before and after the linear ablation line. 2. Highlight the two regions before and after the linear ablation line. 3. Gradually lower the CS value from the nominal setting of 85 % by 5-10 %. By the L-CS method in cases 1-3, the 2-sided highlighted areas before and after the prior linear ablation lesion gradually expanded and eventually fused. EGMs at the fusion sites of the highlighted areas exhibited fragmented EGMs with a low voltage, where a single-shot ablation terminated the targeted ATs. CONCLUSION The L-CS method was useful for the visualization of residual gaps and identification of targeted ablation sites in cases of pseudo-focal AT after linear ablation of macroreentrant ATs.
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- Yasuyuki Egami
- Division of Cardiology, Osaka Rosai Hospital, Sakai, Osaka, Japan.
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- Division of Cardiology, Osaka Rosai Hospital, Sakai, Osaka, Japan.
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- Division of Cardiology, Osaka Rosai Hospital, Sakai, Osaka, Japan.
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Choi JH, Kwon CH. Timing of critical isthmus from end of P wave and usefulness of activation mapping with window of interest from end to end of P wave in reentrant atrial tachycardia. Heart Vessels 2024; 39:319-327. [PMID: 38015232 DOI: 10.1007/s00380-023-02335-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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In activation mapping of reentrant atrial tachycardia (AT), there was no reference for window of interest (WOI). We examined the timing of a successful termination site from end of the P wave and attempted to determine whether the critical isthmus can be identified using activation mapping when WOI was set as end to end of the P wave. Forty patients with 54 reentrant AT who underwent 3D electroanatomic mapping and radiofrequency catheter ablation were evaluated retrospectively. The critical isthmus was defined as a successful termination site. We evaluate critical isthmus timing from end of the P wave and percentage of critical isthmus timing from end of the P wave to tachycardia cycle length. In 54 reentrant AT, Macro-reentry was identified in 46 (85.2%) and micro-reentry was identified in eight (14.8%). The timing of the critical isthmus site from end of the P wave was - 4.0 ± 31.1 ms (Macro-reentry vs. Micro-reentry; - 8.9 ± 29.4 ms vs. 24.0 ± 26.7 ms; P = 0.005). The percentage of critical isthmus timing from end of the P wave/tachycardia cycle length was - 1.4 ± 10.5% (Macro-reentry vs. Micro-reentry; - 3.1 ± 9.8% vs. 8.3 ± 9.3%, P = 0.004) The critical isthmus of reentrant AT is located within 10% backward and forward from end of the P wave to tachycardia cycle length. Setting the WOI from end to end of the P wave is useful for identification of the critical isthmus through activation mapping.
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- Ji-Hoon Choi
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Konkuk University Medical Center, Konkuk University School of Medicine, 120-1 Neungdong-Ro, Gwangjin-Gu, Seoul, 05030, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Konkuk University Medical Center, Konkuk University School of Medicine, 120-1 Neungdong-Ro, Gwangjin-Gu, Seoul, 05030, Korea.
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Denham NC, Anderson RD, Selvaraj R, Ha AC, Nair K. Use of the Local Activation Time Histogram "Trough" to Identify the Slow Conduction Channel in Complex Congenital Heart Disease Macro-re-entrant Arrhythmias. CJC PEDIATRIC AND CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE 2024; 3:79-82. [PMID: 38774678 PMCID: PMC11103044 DOI: 10.1016/j.cjcpc.2023.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2024]
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- Nathan C. Denham
- University Health Network Toronto, Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, and University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- University Health Network Toronto, Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, and University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India
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- University Health Network Toronto, Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, and University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- University Health Network Toronto, Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, and University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Hara S, Miwa N, Kusa S, Sato Y, Doi J, Nakata T, Hirano H, Ishizawa T, Hachiya H. Conduction time around the mitral valve annulus has the potential to rule out postablation perimitral atrial tachycardia. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2024; 35:348-359. [PMID: 38180129 DOI: 10.1111/jce.16166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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INTRODUCTION It would be helpful in determining ablation strategy if the occurrence of perimitral atrial tachycardia (PMAT) could be predicted in advance. We investigated whether estimated perimitral conduction time (E-PMCT), namely, twice the time between coronary sinus (CS) pacing and the ensuing wave-front collision at the opposite side of the mitral annulus, correlated with the cycle length of PMAT and could predict future PMAT. METHODS AND RESULTS We retrospectively (retrospective cohort) and prospectively (validation cohort) investigated atrial fibrillation patients who had received pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) and in whom left atrial maps had been created during CS pacing. We calculated their E-PMCT. PMAT was observed either by provocation or during follow-up in 25, AT other than PMAT was observed in 24 (non-PMAT AT group), and 53 patients never displayed any AT (no-AT group) in the retrospective cohort. In the PMAT group of the retrospective cohort, a strong positive correlation was observed between the PMAT CL and E-PMCT (r = .85, p < 0.001). PMAT was never induced nor observed in patients with E-PMCT less than 176 ms, and the best cut-off value for PMAT was 180 ms by receiver-operating characteristic curve analysis. In the validation cohort of 76 patients, the cut-off value of the E-PMAT less than 180 ms predicted noninducibility of PMAT, with a sensitivity of 78.6%, specificity of 100%, positive predictive value of 100%, and negative predictive value of 25.0%. CONCLUSION Short E-PMCT may predict noninducibility of PMAT and guide a less invasive ablation strategy.
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- Satoshi Hara
- Cardiovascular Center, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Ibaraki, Japan
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Di Cori A, Mazzocchetti L, Parollo M, Giannotti M, Canu A, Barletta V, Volpe SD, De Lucia R, Viani S, Segreti L, Soldati E, Zucchelli G, Bongiorni MG. Clinical impact of high-density mapping on the acute and long term outcome of atypical atrial flutter ablations. J Interv Card Electrophysiol 2024; 67:43-51. [PMID: 35037145 DOI: 10.1007/s10840-022-01121-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE We evaluated the clinical impact of the high-density (HD) mapping compared with the standard low-density (LD) ablation catheter mapping technique in the treatment of AFLs. METHODS We retrospectively evaluated short and long outcomes of patients approached with an HD and a LD electro-anatomical strategy for atypical AFLs. RESULTS Eighty-seven patients were included. Patients were almost male (60%), relatively old (65 ± 8 years), with a moderate CHA2DS2Vasc score (2.3 ± 1.3), a preserved ejection fraction (58 ± 6), and moderate atrial dilatation (44 ± 7 mm). Baseline clinical characteristics were comparable between groups (p = NS). Among AFLs, 10 (11%) were located in the right and 78 (89%) in the left atrium, including 22 (28%) roof dependent and 37 (47%) mitral dependent (p = NS). Sinus rhythm restoration during ablation was more frequently observed in the HD group (79% vs 56%, p = 0.037), without differences in mapping time, procedural time, and radiological dose (p = NS). Overall AFL/AT/AF recurrence rate at 1, 2, and 3 years was lower in the HD group (14% vs 37% p = 0.02, 14% vs 48% p = 0.002 and 14% vs 50% p < 0.001, respectively) with a time-dependent trend only in the LD group (37% vs 48% vs 50% at 1, 2, and 3 years respectively, p = 0.059). HD mapping (OR 0.17; 95% CI 0.04-0.66) and younger age (OR 1.09; 95% CI 1.01-1.19) resulted independent predictors of overall arrhythmias at follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Short- and long-term outcomes of atypical AFL ablation were better in the case of HD mapping, which resulted independent predictor of arrhythmia recurrences.
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- Andrea Di Cori
- Second Division of Cardiology, Cardiac-Toracic and Vascular Department, AOUP, New Santa Chiara Hospital, University Hospital of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy.
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- Second Division of Cardiology, Cardiac-Toracic and Vascular Department, AOUP, New Santa Chiara Hospital, University Hospital of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Second Division of Cardiology, Cardiac-Toracic and Vascular Department, AOUP, New Santa Chiara Hospital, University Hospital of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Second Division of Cardiology, Cardiac-Toracic and Vascular Department, AOUP, New Santa Chiara Hospital, University Hospital of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Second Division of Cardiology, Cardiac-Toracic and Vascular Department, AOUP, New Santa Chiara Hospital, University Hospital of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Second Division of Cardiology, Cardiac-Toracic and Vascular Department, AOUP, New Santa Chiara Hospital, University Hospital of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Second Division of Cardiology, Cardiac-Toracic and Vascular Department, AOUP, New Santa Chiara Hospital, University Hospital of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Second Division of Cardiology, Cardiac-Toracic and Vascular Department, AOUP, New Santa Chiara Hospital, University Hospital of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Second Division of Cardiology, Cardiac-Toracic and Vascular Department, AOUP, New Santa Chiara Hospital, University Hospital of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Second Division of Cardiology, Cardiac-Toracic and Vascular Department, AOUP, New Santa Chiara Hospital, University Hospital of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Second Division of Cardiology, Cardiac-Toracic and Vascular Department, AOUP, New Santa Chiara Hospital, University Hospital of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Second Division of Cardiology, Cardiac-Toracic and Vascular Department, AOUP, New Santa Chiara Hospital, University Hospital of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Second Division of Cardiology, Cardiac-Toracic and Vascular Department, AOUP, New Santa Chiara Hospital, University Hospital of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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Yang S, Waks JW, Galvao MET, Maher TR, d'Avila A, Tung P. The Use of Local Activation Timing Histogram in Ablation of Focal and Re-Entrant Atrial Tachycardias. JACC Clin Electrophysiol 2023; 9:2603-2614. [PMID: 37804260 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacep.2023.08.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Activation mapping is often used to differentiate focal from re-entrant arrhythmias. This can be challenging but is critical to ablation success. The local activation time (LAT) histogram, which depicts point distribution over isochronal segments, may help characterize arrhythmia mechanisms and identify an optimal ablation strategy. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to investigate features of the LAT histogram associated with the focal vs re-entrant mechanism of atrial tachycardias (ATs) and the use of the LAT histogram in the identification of target ablation sites. METHODS We retrospectively evaluated cases of focal and re-entrant ATs performed at a single academic tertiary care center for which activation mapping was performed using CARTO 3 version 7 software (Biosense Webster). Baseline patient, arrhythmia, and procedural characteristics as well as LAT histogram features were evaluated for each case. LAT histogram-guided ablation targets were also compared against actual ablation sites. RESULTS Among 52 ATs assessed, 17 were focal, and 35 were re-entrant. Tachycardia cycle length was significantly shorter in re-entrant than in focal ATs (288.2 milliseconds [Q1-Q3: 250-306.5 milliseconds] vs 370 milliseconds [Q1-Q3: 285-400 milliseconds], respectively; P = 0.006). LAT histograms contained more "valleys" in re-entrant than in focal ATs (3 [Q1-Q3: 2-4] vs 1 [Q1-Q3: 1-1]; P < 0.001). No focal ATs contained >2 and no re-entrant ATs contained <1 LAT valley(s). All successful ablation sites correlated with LAT histogram-suggested sites. CONCLUSIONS LAT histograms can help distinguish focal from re-entrant Ats and identify effective ablation sites.
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- Shu Yang
- Harvard Thorndike Electrophysiology Institute, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Harvard Thorndike Electrophysiology Institute, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Harvard Thorndike Electrophysiology Institute, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Harvard Thorndike Electrophysiology Institute, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Harvard Thorndike Electrophysiology Institute, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
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Fu L, Xue Y. High density mapping of complex atrial tachycardia in patients after cardiac surgery. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 2023; 46:1341-1347. [PMID: 37846820 DOI: 10.1111/pace.14841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
Abstract
To provide an overview of the current application of high-density mapping (HDM) in the mechanism of complex atrial tachycardias (ATs). Complex ATs are frequently scar-related, after history of previous cardiac surgery and large scars. These scar-related ATs are difficult to manage medically and frequently recur after electrical cardioversion. HDM technologies have enabled rigorous elucidation of AT mechanisms in patients post cardiac surgery. This article showed the application of HDM technology in complex ATs from the mechanisms of complex ATs, the development of HDM technology, and the identification of scars or critical isthmus from HDM. HDM-guided approach is highly effective for identifying the ATs mechanism and critical isthmus.
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- Lu Fu
- Department of Cardiology, Guangdong Provincial Geriatrics Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacology, Research Center of Medical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Nakatani Y, Takigawa M, Ramirez FD, Nakashima T, André C, Goujeau C, Carapezzi A, Anzai T, Krisai P, Takagi T, Kamakura T, Konstantinos V, Cheniti G, Tixier R, Welte N, Chauvel R, Duchateau J, Pambrun T, Derval N, Sacher F, Hocini M, Haïssaguerre M, Jaïs P. Electrophysiologic Determinants of Isoelectric Intervals on Surface Electrocardiograms During Atrial Tachycardia: Insights From High-Density Mapping. JACC Clin Electrophysiol 2023; 9:2054-2066. [PMID: 37715740 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacep.2023.06.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Substrate abnormalities can alter atrial activation during atrial tachycardias (ATs) thereby influencing AT-wave morphology on the surface electrocardiogram. OBJECTIVES This study sought to identify determinants of isoelectric intervals during ATs with complex atrial activation patterns. METHODS High-density activation maps of 126 ATs were studied. To assess the impact of the activated atrial surface on the presence of isoelectric intervals, this study measured the minimum activated area throughout the AT cycle, defined as the smallest activated area within a 50-millisecond period, by using signal processing algorithms (LUMIPOINT). RESULTS ATs with isoelectric intervals (P-wave ATs) included 23 macro-re-entrant ATs (40%), 26 localized-re-entrant ATs (46%), and 8 focal ATs (14%), whereas those without included 46 macro-re-entrant ATs (67%), 21 localized-re-entrant ATs (30%), and 2 focal ATs (3%). Multivariable regression identified smaller minimum activated area and larger very low voltage area as independent predictors of P-wave ATs (OR: 0.732; 95% CI: 0.644-0.831; P < 0.001; and OR: 1.042; 95% CI: 1.006-1.080; P = 0.023, respectively). The minimum activated area with the cutoff value of 10 cm2 provided the highest predictive accuracy for P-wave ATs with sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values of 96%, 97%, 97%, and 95%, respectively. In re-entrant ATs, smaller minimum activated area was associated with lower minimum conduction velocity within the circuit and fewer areas of delayed conduction outside of the circuit (standardized β: 0.524; 95% CI: 0.373-0.675; P < 0.001; and standardized β: 0.353; 95% CI: 0.198-0.508; P < 0.001, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Reduced atrial activation area and voltage were associated with isoelectric intervals during ATs.
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- Yosuke Nakatani
- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bordeaux, Pessac, France; IHU LIRYC-Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Bordeaux, Universitaire Bordeaux, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1045, Pessac, France
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bordeaux, Pessac, France; IHU LIRYC-Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Bordeaux, Universitaire Bordeaux, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1045, Pessac, France.
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bordeaux, Pessac, France; IHU LIRYC-Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Bordeaux, Universitaire Bordeaux, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1045, Pessac, France; Division of Cardiology, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bordeaux, Pessac, France; IHU LIRYC-Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Bordeaux, Universitaire Bordeaux, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1045, Pessac, France
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bordeaux, Pessac, France; IHU LIRYC-Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Bordeaux, Universitaire Bordeaux, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1045, Pessac, France
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bordeaux, Pessac, France; IHU LIRYC-Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Bordeaux, Universitaire Bordeaux, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1045, Pessac, France
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- Department of Biostatistics, M and D Data Science Center, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bordeaux, Pessac, France; IHU LIRYC-Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Bordeaux, Universitaire Bordeaux, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1045, Pessac, France
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bordeaux, Pessac, France; IHU LIRYC-Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Bordeaux, Universitaire Bordeaux, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1045, Pessac, France
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bordeaux, Pessac, France; IHU LIRYC-Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Bordeaux, Universitaire Bordeaux, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1045, Pessac, France
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bordeaux, Pessac, France; IHU LIRYC-Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Bordeaux, Universitaire Bordeaux, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1045, Pessac, France
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bordeaux, Pessac, France; IHU LIRYC-Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Bordeaux, Universitaire Bordeaux, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1045, Pessac, France
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bordeaux, Pessac, France; IHU LIRYC-Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Bordeaux, Universitaire Bordeaux, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1045, Pessac, France
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bordeaux, Pessac, France; IHU LIRYC-Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Bordeaux, Universitaire Bordeaux, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1045, Pessac, France
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bordeaux, Pessac, France; IHU LIRYC-Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Bordeaux, Universitaire Bordeaux, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1045, Pessac, France
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bordeaux, Pessac, France; IHU LIRYC-Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Bordeaux, Universitaire Bordeaux, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1045, Pessac, France
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bordeaux, Pessac, France; IHU LIRYC-Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Bordeaux, Universitaire Bordeaux, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1045, Pessac, France
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bordeaux, Pessac, France; IHU LIRYC-Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Bordeaux, Universitaire Bordeaux, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1045, Pessac, France
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bordeaux, Pessac, France; IHU LIRYC-Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Bordeaux, Universitaire Bordeaux, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1045, Pessac, France
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bordeaux, Pessac, France; IHU LIRYC-Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Bordeaux, Universitaire Bordeaux, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1045, Pessac, France
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bordeaux, Pessac, France; IHU LIRYC-Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Bordeaux, Universitaire Bordeaux, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1045, Pessac, France
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bordeaux, Pessac, France; IHU LIRYC-Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Bordeaux, Universitaire Bordeaux, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1045, Pessac, France
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Nakatani Y, Ramirez FD, Takigawa M, Nakashima T, André C, Goujeau C, Krisai P, Takagi T, Kamakura T, Vlachos K, Carapezzi A, Cheniti G, Tixier R, Welte N, Chauvel R, Duchateau J, Pambrun T, Derval N, Sacher F, Hocini M, Haïssaguerre M, Jaïs P. Abnormal Atrial Potentials Recorded During Sinus Rhythm or Pacing Represent Substrates for Reentrant Atrial Tachycardia. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol 2023; 16:e012241. [PMID: 37728002 DOI: 10.1161/circep.123.012241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Abnormal atrial potentials (AAPs) recorded during sinus rhythm/atrial pacing may indicate areas of slow conduction capable of supporting reentrant atrial tachycardia (AT). Therefore, we sought to examine the relationship between AAPs and AT circuits. METHODS One hundred twenty-three reentrant ATs in 104 patients were analyzed. AAPs, consisting of fragmented potentials and split potentials, were assessed using the Rhythmia LUMIPOINT algorithm. RESULTS There was 93±13% overlap between areas with AAPs during sinus rhythm/atrial pacing and areas of slow conduction along the reentry circuit during AT. The cumulative area of AAPs was smaller in patients with localized-reentrant ATs compared with anatomic macro-reentrant ATs (20.0 [14.6-30.5] versus 28.9 [21.8-35.6] cm2; P=0.021). Patients with perimitral ATs had larger areas of AAPs on the lateral wall whereas patients with roof-dependent ATs had larger areas of AAPs on the roof and posterior wall (P≤0.018 for all comparisons). The patchy scar that was associated with localized-reentrant AT exhibited a larger area of AAPs at its periphery than the scar that did not participate in localized-reentrant AT (3.1 [2.4-4.5] versus 1.0 [0.7-1.6] cm2; P<0.001). CONCLUSIONS AAPs recorded during sinus rhythm/atrial pacing are associated with areas of slow conduction during reentrant AT. The burden and distribution of AAPs may provide actionable insights into AT circuit features, including in cases in which ATs are difficult to map.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yosuke Nakatani
- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, CHU de Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre, P.J.)
- IHU LIRYC - CHU Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre. P.J.)
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, CHU de Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre, P.J.)
- IHU LIRYC - CHU Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre. P.J.)
- Division of Cardiology, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Canada (F.D.R.)
- School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa, Canada (F.D.R.)
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, CHU de Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre, P.J.)
- IHU LIRYC - CHU Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre. P.J.)
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, CHU de Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre, P.J.)
- IHU LIRYC - CHU Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre. P.J.)
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, CHU de Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre, P.J.)
- IHU LIRYC - CHU Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre. P.J.)
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, CHU de Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre, P.J.)
- IHU LIRYC - CHU Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre. P.J.)
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, CHU de Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre, P.J.)
- IHU LIRYC - CHU Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre. P.J.)
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, CHU de Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre, P.J.)
- IHU LIRYC - CHU Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre. P.J.)
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, CHU de Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre, P.J.)
- IHU LIRYC - CHU Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre. P.J.)
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, CHU de Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre, P.J.)
- IHU LIRYC - CHU Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre. P.J.)
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, CHU de Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre, P.J.)
- IHU LIRYC - CHU Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre. P.J.)
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, CHU de Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre, P.J.)
- IHU LIRYC - CHU Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre. P.J.)
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, CHU de Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre, P.J.)
- IHU LIRYC - CHU Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre. P.J.)
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, CHU de Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre, P.J.)
- IHU LIRYC - CHU Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre. P.J.)
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, CHU de Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre, P.J.)
- IHU LIRYC - CHU Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre. P.J.)
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, CHU de Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre, P.J.)
- IHU LIRYC - CHU Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre. P.J.)
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, CHU de Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre, P.J.)
- IHU LIRYC - CHU Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre. P.J.)
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, CHU de Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre, P.J.)
- IHU LIRYC - CHU Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre. P.J.)
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, CHU de Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre, P.J.)
- IHU LIRYC - CHU Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre. P.J.)
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, CHU de Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre, P.J.)
- IHU LIRYC - CHU Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre. P.J.)
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque, CHU de Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre, P.J.)
- IHU LIRYC - CHU Bordeaux, France (Y.N., F.D.R., M.T., T.N., C.A., C.G., P.K., T.T., T.K., V.K., G.C., R.T., N.W., R.C., J.D., T.P., N.D., F.S., M. Hocini, M. Haïssaguerre. P.J.)
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Hara S, Sato Y, Kusa S, Miwa N, Hirano H, Nakata T, Doi J, Hachiya H. Differences between typical and reverse typical atrial flutter identified by ultrahigh resolution mapping. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2023; 34:1658-1664. [PMID: 37393583 DOI: 10.1111/jce.15993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although atrial flutter (AFL) is a common arrhythmia that is based on a macro-reentrant tachycardia around the tricuspid annulus, the factors giving rise to typical AFL (t-AFL) versus reverse typical AFL (rt-AFL) are unknown. To investigate the difference between t-AFL and rt-AFL circuits using ultrahigh resolution mapping of the right atrium. METHODS We investigated 30 isthmus-dependent AFL patients (mean age 71, 28 male) who underwent first-time cavo-tricuspid isthmus (CTI) ablation guided by Boston Scientific's Rhythmia mapping system and divided them into two groups: t-AFL (22 patients) and rt-AFL (8 patients). We compared the anatomy and electrophysiology of their reentrant circuits. RESULTS Baseline patient characteristics, use of antiarrhythmic drugs, prevalence of atrial fibrillation, AFL cycle length (227.1 ± 21.4 vs. 245.5 ± 36.0 ms, p = .10), and CTI length (31.9 ± 8.3 vs. 31.1 ± 5.2 mm, p = .80) did not differ between the two groups. Functional block was observed at the crista terminalis in 16 patients and at the sinus venosus in 11. No functional block was observed in three patients, all of whom belonged to the rt-AFL group. That is, functional block was observed in 100% of the t-AFL group as opposed to 5/8 (62.5%) of the rt-AFL (p < .05). Slow conduction zones were frequently observed at the intra-atrial septum in the t-AFL group and at the CTI in the rt-AFL group. CONCLUSION Mapping with ultrahigh-resolution mapping showed differences between t-AFL and rt-AFL in conduction properties in the right atrium and around the tricuspid valve, which suggested directional mechanisms.
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- Satoshi Hara
- Cardiovascular Center, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Tsuchiura, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Tsuchiura, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Tsuchiura, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Tsuchiura, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Tsuchiura, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Tsuchiura, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Tsuchiura, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Tsuchiura, Japan
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Vonderlin N, Siebermair J, Mahabadi A, Pesch E, Koehler M, Dobrev D, Janosi RA, Rassaf T, Wakili R. Characterization of temporal electrical activity patterns for detection of critical isthmus regions of recurrent atypical atrial flutter. Clin Cardiol 2023; 46:574-583. [PMID: 36971117 DOI: 10.1002/clc.24009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Identifying the critical isthmus region (CIR) of atrial re-entry tachycardias (AT) is challenging. The Lumipoint® (LP) software, developed for the Rhythmia® mapping system, aims to facilitate the successful ablation of ATs by identifying the CIR. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to evaluate the quality of LP regarding the percentage of arrhythmia-relevant CIR in patients with atypical atrial flutter (AAF). METHODS In this retrospective study, we analyzed 57 AAF forms. Electrical activity (EA) was mapped over tachycardia cycle length resulting in a two-dimensional EA pattern. The hypothesis was that EA minima suggest potential CIRs with slow-conduction-zone. RESULTS A total of n = 33 patients were included, with the majority of patients being already preablated (69.7%). LP algorithm identified a mean of 2.4 EA minima and 4.4 suggested CIRs per AAF form. Overall, we observed a low probability of identifying only the relevant CIR (POR) at 12.3% but a high probability that at least one CIR is detected (PALO) at 98.2%. Detailed analysis revealed EA minima depth (≤20%) and width (>50 ms) as the best predictors of relevant CIRs. Wide minima occurred rarely (17.5%), while low minima were more frequently present (75.4%). Minima depth of EA ≤ 20% showed the best PALO/POR overall (95% and 60%, respectively). Analysis in recurrent AAF ablations (five patients) revealed that CIR in de novo AAF was already detected by LP during the index procedure. CONCLUSION The LP algorithm provides an excellent PALO (98.2%), but poor POR (12.3%) to detect the CIR in AAF. POR improved by preselection of the lowest and widest EA minima. In addition, there might be the role of initial bystander CIRs becoming relevant for future AAFs.
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- Nadine Vonderlin
- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, West-German Heart and Vascular Center Essen, University of Essen Medical School, University Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
- German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, West-German Heart and Vascular Center Essen, University of Essen Medical School, University Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
- German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, West-German Heart and Vascular Center Essen, University of Essen Medical School, University Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, West-German Heart and Vascular Center Essen, University of Essen Medical School, University Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, West-German Heart and Vascular Center Essen, University of Essen Medical School, University Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacology, West German Heart and Vascular Center, University Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
- Department of Medicine and Research Center, Montreal Heart Institute, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, West-German Heart and Vascular Center Essen, University of Essen Medical School, University Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, West-German Heart and Vascular Center Essen, University of Essen Medical School, University Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, West-German Heart and Vascular Center Essen, University of Essen Medical School, University Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
- German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Berlin, Germany
- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, University Hospital Frankfurt, Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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Atrial conduction velocity mapping: clinical tools, algorithms and approaches for understanding the arrhythmogenic substrate. Med Biol Eng Comput 2022; 60:2463-2478. [PMID: 35867323 PMCID: PMC9365755 DOI: 10.1007/s11517-022-02621-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Characterizing patient-specific atrial conduction properties is important for understanding arrhythmia drivers, for predicting potential arrhythmia pathways, and for personalising treatment approaches. One metric that characterizes the health of the myocardial substrate is atrial conduction velocity, which describes the speed and direction of propagation of the electrical wavefront through the myocardium. Atrial conduction velocity mapping algorithms are under continuous development in research laboratories and in industry. In this review article, we give a broad overview of different categories of currently published methods for calculating CV, and give insight into their different advantages and disadvantages overall. We classify techniques into local, global, and inverse methods, and discuss these techniques with respect to their faithfulness to the biophysics, incorporation of uncertainty quantification, and their ability to take account of the atrial manifold.
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Wang H, Xi S, Chen J, Gan T, Huang W, He B, Zhao L. Left Atrial Anterior Wall Scar-Related Atrial Tachycardia in Patients after Catheter Ablation or Cardiac Surgery: Electrophysiological Characteristics and Ablation Strategy. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis 2022; 9:jcdd9080249. [PMID: 36005413 PMCID: PMC9409392 DOI: 10.3390/jcdd9080249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background: The mechanisms of atrial tachycardia (AT) related to the left atrial anterior wall (LAAW) are complex and can be challenging to map in patients after catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) or cardiac surgery. We aimed to investigate the electrophysiological characteristics AT and to devise an ablation strategy. Methods and Results: We identified 31 scar-related LAAW reentrant ATs in 22 patients after catheter ablation for AF or cardiac surgery. Activation maps of the left atrium (LA) or both atria were obtained using a high-density mapping system, and the precise mechanism and critical area for each AT were analyzed. Patients were followed up regularly in a clinic. After analyzing the activation and propagation of each AT, the scar-related LAAW ATs were classified into three types, based on mechanisms related to: (1) LAAW conduction gap(s) in 19 LA macro-reentrant ATs; (2) LAAW epicardial connection(s) in 11 LA or bi-atrial ATs; and (3) LAAW local micro-reentry in 1 LAAW AT. Multiple ATs were identified in seven patients. Effective ablation (termination or circuit change of AT) was obtained in 30 ATs by targeting the critical area identified by the mapping system. During 16.0 ± 7.6 months follow-up, recurrent AT occurred in two patients. Conclusions: Three mechanisms of scar-related AT of LAAW were identified, most of which were related to LAAW conduction gaps. Notably, epicardial AT or bi-atrial AT comprised a nonnegligible proportion. A high-density mapping system could make it possible to determine the accurate mechanism of AT and serve as a guide following ablation.
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- Hao Wang
- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200003, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200003, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200003, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200003, China
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- Cardiac Electrophysiology Department, Boston Scientific Company, Shanghai 200023, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200003, China
- Correspondence: (B.H.); (L.Z.); Tel.: +86-021-22200000 (ext. 2103) (L.Z.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200003, China
- Correspondence: (B.H.); (L.Z.); Tel.: +86-021-22200000 (ext. 2103) (L.Z.)
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Hara S, Kusa S, Miwa N, Hirano H, Nakata T, Doi J, Teng Y, Satoh Y, Yamao K, Hachiya H. Treatment of Atrial Tachycardia Arising after Superior Transseptal Approach Mitral Valve Surgery: Insights from Ultra High-Density Mapping to Prevent Atrioventricular Block. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 2022; 45:1042-1050. [PMID: 35883271 DOI: 10.1111/pace.14569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Mitral valve surgery employing a superior transseptal approach (STA) is associated with arrhythmogenicity and intra-atrial conduction delay, despite being optimal for visualization of the surgical field. It is sometimes difficult to treat atrial tachycardias (AT) that arise after STA. To investigate AT circuits that arise after STA in detail in order to identify the optimal ablation line, using ultra high-resolution mapping (UHRM). METHODS We retrospectively analyzed 12 AT from 10 patients (median age 70 years, 9 males) who had undergone STA surgery. The tachycardias were mapped using the Rhythmia mapping system (Boston Scientific, Natick, Massachusetts). RESULTS The 12 STA-related AT (STA-AT) circuits were classifiable as follows according to location of the optimal ablation line: (1) peri-septal incision STA-AT (n = 3), (2) cavotricuspid isthmus dependent STA-AT (n = 7) and (3) biatrial tachycardia (n = 2). Radiofrequency (RF) application terminated 11 of the 12 STA-AT. We found that difference in STA-AT circuit type was due to characteristics of the septal incision line made for STA. UHRM was important in identifying optimal ablation sites that did not create additional conduction disturbances in the right atrium. CONCLUSIONS ATs after STA involve complex arrhythmia circuits due to multiple and long incision lines in the right atrium. Accurate understanding of the arrhythmia circuit and sinus conduction in the right atrium after STA is recommended for treating post-surgical tachycardia in a minimally invasive manner. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Satoshi Hara
- Cardiovascular Center, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki, Japan
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Patterns and Characteristics of SKYLINE-Lumipoint Feature in the Catheter Ablation of Atypical Atrial Flutter: Insight from a Novel Lumipoint Module of Rhythmia Mapping System. J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12071102. [PMID: 35887599 PMCID: PMC9320486 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12071102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background: Atypical atrial flutter (aAFL) is not uncommon, especially after a prior cardiac surgery or extensive ablation in atrial fibrillation (AF). Aims: To revisit aAFL, we used a novel Lumipoint algorithm in the Rhythmia mapping system to evaluate tachycardia circuit by the patterns of global activation histogram (GAH, SKYLINE) in assisting aAFL ablation. Methods: Fifteen patients presenting with 20 different incessant aAFL, including two naïve, six with a prior AF ablation, and seven with prior cardiac surgery were studied. Results: Reentry aAFL in SKYLINE typically was a multi-deflected peak with 1.5 GAH-valleys. Valleys were sharp and narrow-based. Most reentry aAFL (18/20, 90%) lacked a plateau and displayed a steep GAH-valley with 2 GAH-valleys per tachycardia. Each GAH-valley highlighted 1.9 areas in the map. Successful sites of ablation all matched one of the highlighted areas based on GAH-valleys < 0.4. These sites corresponded with the areas highlighted by GAH-score < 0.4 in reentry aAFL, and by GAH-score < 0.2 in localized-reentry aAFL. Conclusions: The present study showed benefits of the LumipointTM module applied to the RhythmiaTM mapping system. The results were the efficient detection of the slow conduction, better identification of ablation sites, and fast termination of the aAFL with favorable outcomes.
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Tanaka Y, Takahashi A, Kawaguchi N, Nakashima E, Takagi K, Okubo K, Hikita H, Sasano T. Intuitive diagnosis of complex atrial tachycardia mechanisms using a novel histogram module of an ultra-high-resolution mapping system. J Interv Card Electrophysiol 2022; 64:203-215. [PMID: 35262857 DOI: 10.1007/s10840-022-01165-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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PURPOSE The LUMIPOINT™ software module was developed to aid the physician in determining the mechanism of individual atrial tachycardias (ATs). The purpose of this study was to assess the clinical utility of the SKYLINE™ histogram that is a part of LUMIPOINT™. METHODS This study included consecutive patients with iatrogenic sustained AT who underwent catheter ablation using conventional mapping (RHYTHMIA™). SKYLINE™ patterns were analyzed offline and classified into two types: (1) focal type (type-F) exhibiting a low-amplitude (relative activating surface area < 10%) plateau period and (2) reentrant type (type-R) showing no plateau period. How well the two patterns distinguished between focal and macroreentrant ATs as determined by conventional mapping was evaluated. RESULTS We studied 101 iatrogenic ATs in 91 patients (female: 24, mean age: 67.3 ± 9.1 years). Activation mapping revealed 79 (78.2%) macroreentrant, 6 (5.9%) localized reentrant, and 16 (15.8%) focal ATs. Among the 72 type-R ATs, the mechanism was truly a macroreentry in 70 ATs. However, one focal AT and one localized reentrant AT displayed a type-R pattern (pseudo-reentry pattern). In the 29 type-F ATs, nine macroreentrant ATs were recognized (pseudo-focal pattern). Using SKYLINE™ type-R to differentiate macroreentrant AT from AT with centrifugal activation (focal or localized reentry), the sensitivity and specificity were 88.6% and 90.9%, respectively. Even when the SKYLINE™ type did not match the mapping-based AT mechanism, all discrepancies were electrophysiologically explicable using the SKYLINE™ histograms. CONCLUSIONS SKYLINE™ histograms are a useful tool for the intuitive diagnosis of AT mechanisms.
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- Yasuaki Tanaka
- Cardiovascular Center, Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital, 1-16 Yonegahamadori, Yokosuka, Kanagawa, 238-8558, Japan.
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- Cardiovascular Center, Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital, 1-16 Yonegahamadori, Yokosuka, Kanagawa, 238-8558, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital, 1-16 Yonegahamadori, Yokosuka, Kanagawa, 238-8558, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital, 1-16 Yonegahamadori, Yokosuka, Kanagawa, 238-8558, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital, 1-16 Yonegahamadori, Yokosuka, Kanagawa, 238-8558, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital, 1-16 Yonegahamadori, Yokosuka, Kanagawa, 238-8558, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital, 1-16 Yonegahamadori, Yokosuka, Kanagawa, 238-8558, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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Nakatani Y, Maury P, Rollin A, Ramirez FD, Goujeau C, Nakashima T, André C, Carapezzi A, Krisai P, Takagi T, Kamakura T, Vlachos K, Cheniti G, Tixier R, Voglimacci-Stefanopoli Q, Welte N, Chauvel R, Duchateau J, Pambrun T, Derval N, Hocini M, Haïssaguerre M, Jaïs P, Sacher F. Accuracy of automatic abnormal potential annotation for substrate identification in scar-related ventricular tachycardia. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2021; 32:2216-2224. [PMID: 34223662 DOI: 10.1111/jce.15148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Revised: 04/28/2021] [Accepted: 05/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Ultrahigh-density mapping for ventricular tachycardia (VT) is increasingly used. However, manual annotation of local abnormal ventricular activities (LAVAs) is challenging in this setting. Therefore, we assessed the accuracy of the automatic annotation of LAVAs with the Lumipoint algorithm of the Rhythmia system (Boston Scientific). METHODS AND RESULTS One hundred consecutive patients undergoing catheter ablation of scar-related VT were studied. Areas with LAVAs and ablation sites were manually annotated during the procedure and compared with automatically annotated areas using the Lumipoint features for detecting late potentials (LP), fragmented potentials (FP), and double potentials (DP). The accuracy of each automatic annotation feature was assessed by re-evaluating local potentials within automatically annotated areas. Automatically annotated areas matched with manually annotated areas in 64 cases (64%), identified an area with LAVAs missed during manual annotation in 15 cases (15%), and did not highlight areas identified with manual annotation in 18 cases (18%). Automatic FP annotation accurately detected LAVAs regardless of the cardiac rhythm or scar location; automatic LP annotation accurately detected LAVAs in sinus rhythm, but was affected by the scar location during ventricular pacing; automatic DP annotation was not affected by the mapping rhythm, but its accuracy was suboptimal when the scar was located on the right ventricle or epicardium. CONCLUSION The Lumipoint algorithm was as/more accurate than manual annotation in 79% of patients. FP annotation detected LAVAs most accurately regardless of mapping rhythm and scar location. The accuracy of LP and DP annotations varied depending on mapping rhythm or scar location.
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- Yosuke Nakatani
- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, IHU Liryc, Electrophysiology and Heart Modeling Institute, University Hospital (CHU), University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Unité Inserm U 1048, University Hospital Rangueil, Toulouse, France
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- Unité Inserm U 1048, University Hospital Rangueil, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, IHU Liryc, Electrophysiology and Heart Modeling Institute, University Hospital (CHU), University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, IHU Liryc, Electrophysiology and Heart Modeling Institute, University Hospital (CHU), University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, IHU Liryc, Electrophysiology and Heart Modeling Institute, University Hospital (CHU), University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, IHU Liryc, Electrophysiology and Heart Modeling Institute, University Hospital (CHU), University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, IHU Liryc, Electrophysiology and Heart Modeling Institute, University Hospital (CHU), University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, IHU Liryc, Electrophysiology and Heart Modeling Institute, University Hospital (CHU), University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, IHU Liryc, Electrophysiology and Heart Modeling Institute, University Hospital (CHU), University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, IHU Liryc, Electrophysiology and Heart Modeling Institute, University Hospital (CHU), University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, IHU Liryc, Electrophysiology and Heart Modeling Institute, University Hospital (CHU), University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, IHU Liryc, Electrophysiology and Heart Modeling Institute, University Hospital (CHU), University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, IHU Liryc, Electrophysiology and Heart Modeling Institute, University Hospital (CHU), University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, IHU Liryc, Electrophysiology and Heart Modeling Institute, University Hospital (CHU), University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, IHU Liryc, Electrophysiology and Heart Modeling Institute, University Hospital (CHU), University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, IHU Liryc, Electrophysiology and Heart Modeling Institute, University Hospital (CHU), University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, IHU Liryc, Electrophysiology and Heart Modeling Institute, University Hospital (CHU), University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, IHU Liryc, Electrophysiology and Heart Modeling Institute, University Hospital (CHU), University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, IHU Liryc, Electrophysiology and Heart Modeling Institute, University Hospital (CHU), University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, IHU Liryc, Electrophysiology and Heart Modeling Institute, University Hospital (CHU), University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, IHU Liryc, Electrophysiology and Heart Modeling Institute, University Hospital (CHU), University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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Differentiating atrial tachycardias with centrifugal activation: Lessons from high-resolution mapping. Heart Rhythm 2021; 18:1122-1131. [PMID: 33794392 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2021.03.038] [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: 12/12/2020] [Revised: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Centrifugal activation is not always the origin of a focal atrial tachycardia (AT) ("true-focal"), but passive activation from the other structures ("pseudo-focal"). OBJECTIVE We aimed to establish a method to differentiate true-focal from pseudo-focal. METHODS In 49 centrifugal activations in 35 patients with AT, 12-lead electrocardiogram, activation map, atrial global activation histogram (GAH), and local electrograms were analyzed. GAH demonstrates the relation between the activation area and timing through the cycle length, displayed with a normalized value, ranging from 0 (smallest activation area) to 1.0 (largest activation area). RESULTS Of 30 centrifugal activations observed in the septal region, 6/30 (20.0%) were true-focal. The remaining 24/60 (80.0%) were pseudo-focal, of which 23 (95.8%) were from the opposite chamber. P-wave/flutter-wave duration < 200 ms discriminated true-focal from pseudo-focal (sensitivity 100%; specificity 54.5%; positive predictive value 33.3%; negative predictive value 100%). Multiple breakthrough ruled out the possibility of a true-focal AT. Other differentiating factors were an activation area within the initial 20 ms of <5 mm2 and a typical QS pattern electrogram at the origin. Of 19 centrifugal activations observed outside the septal regions, 7 were true-focal and 12 were pseudo-focal exited from an epicardial structure: 10 of 12 (83.3%) were located around the left atrial appendage and ridge. Flutter wave, GAH score ≤ 0.05, and GAH score < 0.1 for >110 ms of cycle length differentiated true-focal from pseudo-focal with a sensitivity/negative predictive value of 100%. GAH score < 0.1 for >40% of the cycle length simply discriminated true-focal from pseudo-focal with 100% accuracy. CONCLUSION Centrifugal activation is not necessarily due to a focal AT but passive activation. The activation map with GAH in addition to the 12-lead electrocardiogram and local electrograms enables an accurate differentiation.
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Miyazaki S, Hasegawa K, Ishikawa E, Mukai M, Aoyama D, Nodera M, Yamaguchi J, Shiomi Y, Tama N, Ikeda H, Fukuoka Y, Ishida K, Uzui H, Tada H. The mechanisms of left septal and anterior wall reentrant atrial tachycardias analyzed with ultrahigh resolution mapping: The role of functional block in the circuit. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2021; 32:1305-1319. [PMID: 33682247 DOI: 10.1111/jce.14983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Revised: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Low voltage areas (LVAs) are most commonly observed on the left atrial (LA) septal/anterior wall. OBJECTIVE We explored the mechanisms of LA septal/anterior wall reentrant tachycardias (LASARTs) using ultrahigh resolution mapping. METHODS This study included seven consecutive LASARTs in six patients (75 [62.2-82.8] years, 4 women) who underwent atrial tachycardia (AT) mapping and ablation using Rhythmia systems. RESULTS The AT cycle length was 266 (239-321) ms. During ATs, 11.0 (9.0-12.9) cm2 of LVAs were identified in all, and 0.8 (0.7-1.7) cm2 of dense scar was identified in four patients. Five ATs rotated around dense scar, while two rotated around functional linear block, which was confirmed during atrial pacing after AT termination. The AT circuit length was 8.7 ± 2.1 cm with a conduction velocity of 30.4 ± 3.7 cm/s. A median of 3.0 (2.0-4.0) slow conduction areas per circuit were identified, and 17/23 (73.9%) areas were present in LVAs, while they were at the border of the LVA and normal voltage areas in the remaining 6/23 (26.1%). Global activation histograms facilitated the identification of the critical isthmus in all. Tailor-made ablation at critical isthmuses successfully eliminated all ATs. However, one patient with AT related to functional linear block experienced recurrent AT related to dense scar, which progressed after the procedure. During a mean 14 ± 13 month follow-up after the last procedure, no patients experienced recurrent ATs without any complications. CONCLUSION LASARTs consist of not only fixed conduction blocks but also functional conduction blocks. Ultrahigh resolution mapping is highly useful to decide the optimal tailor-made ablation strategy based on the mechanisms.
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- Shinsuke Miyazaki
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan
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Mascia G, Sartori P, Porto I. Effective and fast characterization of a complex atrial flutter in patient with previous atrial surgery and ablation procedure: The importance of new ultra-high-density mapping tools. Clin Case Rep 2020; 8:3458-3462. [PMID: 33363951 PMCID: PMC7752544 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.3440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Accepted: 10/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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New tools of mapping systems may allow to detect residual conduction around the atriotomy and could eliminate the subjectivity of the human eye, analyzing thousands of electrograms in a matter of seconds and providing a clear and fast identification.
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- Giuseppe Mascia
- Cardiovascular Disease UnitIRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San MartinoGenovaItaly
- Department of Internal MedicineUniversity of GenoaGenovaItaly
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- Cardiovascular Disease UnitIRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San MartinoGenovaItaly
- Department of Internal MedicineUniversity of GenoaGenovaItaly
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- Cardiovascular Disease UnitIRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San MartinoGenovaItaly
- Department of Internal MedicineUniversity of GenoaGenovaItaly
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Le Bloa M, Abadir S, Nair K, Mondésert B, Khairy P. New developments in catheter ablation for patients with congenital heart disease. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther 2020; 19:15-26. [PMID: 33153326 DOI: 10.1080/14779072.2021.1847082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Introduction: There are numerous challenges to catheter ablation in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD), including access to cardiac chambers, distorted anatomies, displaced conduction systems, multiple and/or complex arrhythmia substrates, and excessively thickened walls, or interposed material. Areas covered: Herein, we review recent developments in catheter ablation strategies for patients with CHD that are helpful in addressing these challenges. Expert opinion: Remote magnetic navigation overcomes many challenges associated with vascular obstructions, chamber access, and catheter contact. Patients with CHD may benefit from a range of ablation catheter technologies, including irrigated-tip and contact-force radiofrequency ablation and focal and balloon cryoablation. High-density mapping, along with advances in multipolar catheters and interpolation algorithms, is contributing to new mechanistic insights into complex arrhythmias. Ripple mapping allows the activation wave front to be tracked visually without prior assignment of local activation times or window of interest, and without interpolations of unmapped regions. There is growing interest in measuring conduction velocities to identify arrhythmogenic substrates. Noninvasive mapping with a multielectrode-embedded vest allows prolonged bedside monitoring, which is of particular interest in those with non-sustained or multiple arrhythmias. Further studies are required to assess the role of radiofrequency needle catheters and stereotactic radiotherapy in patients with CHD.
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- Mathieu Le Bloa
- Montreal Heart Institute, Université De Montréal , Montreal, Canada.,Electrophysiology Service, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois , Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Montreal Heart Institute, Université De Montréal , Montreal, Canada
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- University Health Network, Toronto General Hospital , Toronto, Canada
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- Montreal Heart Institute, Université De Montréal , Montreal, Canada
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Miyazaki S, Ishikawa E, Mukai M, Aoyama D, Nodera M, Hasegawa K, Shiomi Y, Tama N, Ikeda H, Fukuoka Y, Ishida K, Uzui H, Tada H. Ultra-high resolution mapping and ablation of accessory pathway conduction. J Interv Card Electrophysiol 2020; 62:309-318. [PMID: 33098524 DOI: 10.1007/s10840-020-00900-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Detailed mapping studies of accessory pathway (AP) conduction have not been previously performed using ultra-high resolution mapping systems. We sought to evaluate the clinical utility of ultra-high resolution mapping systems and the novel "Lumipoint" algorithm in AP ablation. METHODS This study included 17 patients who underwent AP mapping using minielectrode basket catheters and Rhythmia systems. Ablation was performed with 4-mm irrigated-tip catheters. RESULTS Antegrade and retrograde AP conduction was observed in 6 and 16 patients. Atrial activation map was obtained during orthodromic tachycardia and ventricular pacing in 13 (76.5%) and 14 (82.3%) patients, and the earliest activation area was identical. Ventricular activation maps were created during atrial pacing in 3 patients. All maps showed focal activation patterns on global activation histograms, and the valley on the histogram highlighted the earliest activation area. "Complex activation" features further highlighted limited areas with continuous electrical activity during the time period in the majority. APs were located at the mitral and tricuspid annuli in 15 and 2 patients, and all were successfully eliminated with 3.4 ± 0.6 s applications. No patients had recurrences during a median follow-up of 15 [10.5-22.5] months. At successful ablation sites, the local atrial and ventricular electrogram amplitudes and ratio tended to be greater, and fusion or continuous electrical activity between the atrial and ventricular components was more frequently observed on the minielectrode than ablation catheter (17/17 vs. 12/17, p = 0.005). CONCLUSIONS Ultra-high resolution activation mapping and a novel algorithm facilitated the AP localization. The local electrogram characteristics differed between the minielectrode and ablation catheters.
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- Shinsuke Miyazaki
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, 23-3 Shimo-aiduki, Matsuoka, Eiheiji-cho, Yoshida-gun, Fukui, 910-1193, Japan.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, 23-3 Shimo-aiduki, Matsuoka, Eiheiji-cho, Yoshida-gun, Fukui, 910-1193, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, 23-3 Shimo-aiduki, Matsuoka, Eiheiji-cho, Yoshida-gun, Fukui, 910-1193, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, 23-3 Shimo-aiduki, Matsuoka, Eiheiji-cho, Yoshida-gun, Fukui, 910-1193, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, 23-3 Shimo-aiduki, Matsuoka, Eiheiji-cho, Yoshida-gun, Fukui, 910-1193, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, 23-3 Shimo-aiduki, Matsuoka, Eiheiji-cho, Yoshida-gun, Fukui, 910-1193, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, 23-3 Shimo-aiduki, Matsuoka, Eiheiji-cho, Yoshida-gun, Fukui, 910-1193, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, 23-3 Shimo-aiduki, Matsuoka, Eiheiji-cho, Yoshida-gun, Fukui, 910-1193, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, 23-3 Shimo-aiduki, Matsuoka, Eiheiji-cho, Yoshida-gun, Fukui, 910-1193, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, 23-3 Shimo-aiduki, Matsuoka, Eiheiji-cho, Yoshida-gun, Fukui, 910-1193, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, 23-3 Shimo-aiduki, Matsuoka, Eiheiji-cho, Yoshida-gun, Fukui, 910-1193, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, 23-3 Shimo-aiduki, Matsuoka, Eiheiji-cho, Yoshida-gun, Fukui, 910-1193, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, 23-3 Shimo-aiduki, Matsuoka, Eiheiji-cho, Yoshida-gun, Fukui, 910-1193, Japan
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Margato R, Tampakis K, Albenque JP, Combes S. Illuminating the Marshall: novel techniques highlighted in an atrial tachycardia case report. Eur Heart J Case Rep 2020; 4:1-5. [PMID: 32974439 DOI: 10.1093/ehjcr/ytaa229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2020] [Revised: 03/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Electroanatomic mapping is usually required in order to obtain a precise diagnosis and guide the ablation of atrial tachycardias (ATs) after ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF). However, epicardial connections may limit the interpretation of the endocardial activation sequence as well as the efficacy of endocardial radiofrequency ablation. CASE SUMMARY A 53-year-old man with history of AF ablation 2 years ago was admitted for ablation of a recurrent AT (cycle length 275 ms). Ultra-high-density mapping with the Rhythmia™ system revealed a challenging activation map with two focal points of early activation in the left atrium. The use of an advanced mapping software allowed the rapid reanalysis and reannotation of the activation map and suggested epicardial involvement of the Marshall bundle (MB). Subsequent ethanol infusion in the vein of Marshall (VOM) immediately terminated the tachycardia. Six months post-ablation, the patient had no recurrence of arrhythmias. DISCUSSION This case highlights the role of novel diagnostic and treatment methods in the management of a post-AF ablation AT. By developments in cardiac mapping systems, the rapid editing of a high-density activation map and clarification of the arrhythmia origin can be facilitated overcoming the limitations of conventional techniques. Moreover, ethanol infusion in the VOM was shown to be an effective alternative method in the management of MB-related tachycardias.
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- Renato Margato
- Rhythmology Department, Clinique Pasteur, 45, avenue de Lombez BP 27617, 31076 Toulouse, France
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- Rhythmology Department, Clinique Pasteur, 45, avenue de Lombez BP 27617, 31076 Toulouse, France
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- Rhythmology Department, Clinique Pasteur, 45, avenue de Lombez BP 27617, 31076 Toulouse, France
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- Rhythmology Department, Clinique Pasteur, 45, avenue de Lombez BP 27617, 31076 Toulouse, France
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A new electrophysiologic triad for identification and localization of the critical isthmus in atrial flutter. Rev Port Cardiol 2020; 39:309-314. [PMID: 32654877 DOI: 10.1016/j.repc.2020.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Revised: 05/06/2020] [Accepted: 06/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Atypical atrial flutter (AFL) is a supraventricular arrhythmia that can be treated with catheter ablation. However, this strategy yields suboptimal results and the best approach is yet to be defined. Carto® electroanatomical mapping (EAM) version 7 displays a histogram of the local activation times (LAT) of the tachycardia cycle length (TCL), in addition to activation and voltage maps. Using these EAM tools, the study aimed to assess the ability of an electrophysiologic triad to identify and localize the critical isthmus in AFL. METHODS Retrospective analysis using Carto® EAM of a single center registry of individuals who underwent left AFL ablation over one year. Subjects with non-left AFL, no high-density EAM, under 2000 points or no left atrium wall or structure mapping were excluded. Sites where arrhythmia is terminated via ablation were compared to an electrophysiologic triad comprising areas of low-voltage (0.05 to 0.3 mV), deep histogram valleys (LAT-valleys) with less than 20% density points relative to the highest density zone and a prolonged LAT-valley duration, which included 10% or more of the TCL. The longest LAT-valley was designated as the primary valley, while additional valleys were named as secondary. RESULTS A total of nine subjects (six men, median age 75, interquartile range 71-76 years) were included. All patients presented with left AFL and 66% had a history of ablation for atrial fibrillation and/or flutter. The median TCL and collected points were 254 ms (220-290) and 3300 (IQR 2410-3926) points, respectively. All individuals with AFL presented with at least one LAT-valley on the analyzed histograms, which corresponded to heterogeneous low voltage areas (0.05 to 0.3 mV) and affected more than 10% of TCL. Six of the nine patients presented with a secondary LAT-valley. All arrhythmias were terminated successfully following radiofrequency ablation at the primary LAT-valley location. After a minimum three-month follow-up all patients remained in sinus rhythm. CONCLUSION An electrophysiologic triad identified the critical isthmus in AFL for all patients. Further studies are needed to assess the usefulness of this algorithm in improving catheter ablation outcomes.
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Alken FA, Chen S, Masjedi M, Pürerfellner H, Maury P, Martin CA, Sacher F, Jais P, Meyer C. Basket catheter-guided ultra-high-density mapping of cardiac arrhythmias: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Future Cardiol 2020; 16:735-751. [PMID: 32608246 DOI: 10.2217/fca-2020-0032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Aim: Ultra-high-density mapping (HDM) is increasingly used for guidance of catheter ablation in cardiac arrhythmias. While initial results are promising, a systematic evaluation of long-term outcome has not been performed so far. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted on studies investigating long-term outcome after Rhythmia HDM-guided atrial fibrillation (AF) or atrial tachycardia catheter ablation. Results: Beyond multiple studies providing novel insights into arrhythmia mechanisms, follow-up data from 17 studies analyzing Rhythmia HDM-guided ablation (1768 patients, 49% with previous ablation) were investigated. Cumulative acute success was 100/90.2%, while 12 months long-term pooled success displayed at 71.6/71.2% (AF/atrial tachycardia). Prospective data are limited, showing similar outcome between HDM-guided and conventional AF ablation. Conclusion: Acute results of HDM-guided catheter ablation are promising, while long-term success is challenged by complex arrhythmogenic substrates. Prospective randomized trials investigating different HDM-guided ablation strategies are warranted and underway.
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- Fares-Alexander Alken
- Department of Cardiology, cNEP, Cardiac Neuro- & Electrophysiology Research Group, University Heart & Vascular Center Hamburg, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany.,DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Hamburg/Kiel/Lübeck, Hamburg, Germany
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- Cardioangiologisches Centrum Bethanien (CCB) Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt Academy For Arrhythmias (FAFA), Medizinische Klinik III, Agaplesion Markus Krankenhaus, Wilhelm-Epstein Straße 4, Frankfurt am Main 60431, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, cNEP, Cardiac Neuro- & Electrophysiology Research Group, University Heart & Vascular Center Hamburg, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Electrophysiology, Academic Teaching Hospital, Ordensklinikum Linz Elisabethinen, Linz, Austria
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Rangueil, 31059 Toulouse Cedex 09, France
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- Royal Papworth Hospital National Health Service Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, LIRYC institute, INSERM 1045, Bordeaux University Hospital, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, LIRYC institute, INSERM 1045, Bordeaux University Hospital, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Cardiology, cNEP, Cardiac Neuro- & Electrophysiology Research Group, University Heart & Vascular Center Hamburg, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany.,DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Hamburg/Kiel/Lübeck, Hamburg, Germany.,Department of Cardiology, Evangelical Hospital Düsseldorf, Kirchfeldstrasse 40, 40217 Düsseldorf, Germany.,Heinrich-Heine-University Hospital Düsseldorf, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
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Takigawa M, Vlachos K, Martin CA, Bourier F, Denis A, Kitamura T, Cheniti G, Lam A, Martin R, Frontera A, Thompson N, Massoullié G, Wolf M, Escande W, André C, Zeng LJ, Nakatani Y, Nakashima T, Pillois X, Ramirez D, Duchateau J, Pambrun T, Sacher F, Cochet H, Hocini M, Haïssaguerre M, Jaïs P, Derval N. Acute and mid-term outcome of ethanol infusion of vein of Marshall for the treatment of perimitral flutter. Europace 2020; 22:1252-1260. [DOI: 10.1093/europace/euaa137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2020] [Revised: 04/10/2020] [Accepted: 05/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Aims
We hypothesized that an epicardial approach using ethanol infusion in the vein of Marshall (EIVOM) may improve the result of ablation for perimitral flutter (PMF).
Methods and results
We studied 103 consecutive patients with PMF undergoing high-resolution mapping. The first 71 were treated with radiofrequency (RF) ablation alone (RF-group), and the next 32 underwent EIVOM followed by RF on the endocardial and epicardial mitral isthmus (EIVOM/RF-group). Contact force was not measured during ablation. Acute and 1-year outcomes were compared. Flutter termination rates were similar between the RF-group (63/71, 88.7%) and EIVOM/RF-group (31/32, 96.8%, P = 0.27). Atrial tachycardia (AT) terminated with EIVOM alone in 22/32 (68.6%) in the EIVOM/RF-group. Bidirectional block of mitral isthmus was always achieved in the EIVOM/RF-group, but significantly less frequently achieved in the RF-group (62/71, 87.3%; P = 0.05). Median RF duration for AT termination/conversion was shorter [0 (0–6) s in the EIVOM/RF-group than 312 (55–610) s in the RF-group, P < 0.0001], as well as for mitral isthmus block in the EIVOM/RF-group [246 (0–663) s] than in the RF-group [900 (525–1310) s, P < 0.0001]. Pericardial effusion was observed in 1/32 (3.2%) in EIVOM/RF-group and 5/71 (7.0%) in RF-group (P = 0.66); two in RF-group required drainage and one of them developed subsequent ischaemic stroke. One-year follow-up demonstrated fewer recurrences in the EIVOM/RF-group [6/32 (18.8%)] than in the RF-group [29/71 (40.8%), P = 0.04]. By multivariate analysis, only EIVOM was significantly associated with less AT recurrence (hazard ratio = 0.35, P = 0.018).
Conclusion
Ethanol infusion in the vein of Marshall may reduce RF duration required for PMF termination as well as for mitral isthmus block without severe complications, and the mid-term outcome may be improved by this approach.
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- Masateru Takigawa
- Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiac Stimulation Team, CHU Bordeaux, IHU Lyric, Université de Bordeaux, Avenue de Magellan, 33604 Bordeaux, France
- Heart Rhythm Center, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 1138510, Japan
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- Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiac Stimulation Team, CHU Bordeaux, IHU Lyric, Université de Bordeaux, Avenue de Magellan, 33604 Bordeaux, France
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- Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiac Stimulation Team, CHU Bordeaux, IHU Lyric, Université de Bordeaux, Avenue de Magellan, 33604 Bordeaux, France
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- Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiac Stimulation Team, CHU Bordeaux, IHU Lyric, Université de Bordeaux, Avenue de Magellan, 33604 Bordeaux, France
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- Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiac Stimulation Team, CHU Bordeaux, IHU Lyric, Université de Bordeaux, Avenue de Magellan, 33604 Bordeaux, France
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- Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiac Stimulation Team, CHU Bordeaux, IHU Lyric, Université de Bordeaux, Avenue de Magellan, 33604 Bordeaux, France
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- Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiac Stimulation Team, CHU Bordeaux, IHU Lyric, Université de Bordeaux, Avenue de Magellan, 33604 Bordeaux, France
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- Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiac Stimulation Team, CHU Bordeaux, IHU Lyric, Université de Bordeaux, Avenue de Magellan, 33604 Bordeaux, France
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- Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiac Stimulation Team, CHU Bordeaux, IHU Lyric, Université de Bordeaux, Avenue de Magellan, 33604 Bordeaux, France
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- Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiac Stimulation Team, CHU Bordeaux, IHU Lyric, Université de Bordeaux, Avenue de Magellan, 33604 Bordeaux, France
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- Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiac Stimulation Team, CHU Bordeaux, IHU Lyric, Université de Bordeaux, Avenue de Magellan, 33604 Bordeaux, France
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- Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiac Stimulation Team, CHU Bordeaux, IHU Lyric, Université de Bordeaux, Avenue de Magellan, 33604 Bordeaux, France
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- Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiac Stimulation Team, CHU Bordeaux, IHU Lyric, Université de Bordeaux, Avenue de Magellan, 33604 Bordeaux, France
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- Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiac Stimulation Team, CHU Bordeaux, IHU Lyric, Université de Bordeaux, Avenue de Magellan, 33604 Bordeaux, France
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- Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiac Stimulation Team, CHU Bordeaux, IHU Lyric, Université de Bordeaux, Avenue de Magellan, 33604 Bordeaux, France
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- Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiac Stimulation Team, CHU Bordeaux, IHU Lyric, Université de Bordeaux, Avenue de Magellan, 33604 Bordeaux, France
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- Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiac Stimulation Team, CHU Bordeaux, IHU Lyric, Université de Bordeaux, Avenue de Magellan, 33604 Bordeaux, France
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- Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiac Stimulation Team, CHU Bordeaux, IHU Lyric, Université de Bordeaux, Avenue de Magellan, 33604 Bordeaux, France
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- Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiac Stimulation Team, CHU Bordeaux, IHU Lyric, Université de Bordeaux, Avenue de Magellan, 33604 Bordeaux, France
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- Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiac Stimulation Team, CHU Bordeaux, IHU Lyric, Université de Bordeaux, Avenue de Magellan, 33604 Bordeaux, France
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- Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiac Stimulation Team, CHU Bordeaux, IHU Lyric, Université de Bordeaux, Avenue de Magellan, 33604 Bordeaux, France
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- Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiac Stimulation Team, CHU Bordeaux, IHU Lyric, Université de Bordeaux, Avenue de Magellan, 33604 Bordeaux, France
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- Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiac Stimulation Team, CHU Bordeaux, IHU Lyric, Université de Bordeaux, Avenue de Magellan, 33604 Bordeaux, France
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- Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiac Stimulation Team, CHU Bordeaux, IHU Lyric, Université de Bordeaux, Avenue de Magellan, 33604 Bordeaux, France
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- Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiac Stimulation Team, CHU Bordeaux, IHU Lyric, Université de Bordeaux, Avenue de Magellan, 33604 Bordeaux, France
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- Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiac Stimulation Team, CHU Bordeaux, IHU Lyric, Université de Bordeaux, Avenue de Magellan, 33604 Bordeaux, France
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- Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiac Stimulation Team, CHU Bordeaux, IHU Lyric, Université de Bordeaux, Avenue de Magellan, 33604 Bordeaux, France
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- Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiac Stimulation Team, CHU Bordeaux, IHU Lyric, Université de Bordeaux, Avenue de Magellan, 33604 Bordeaux, France
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Adragão P, Matos D, Costa FM, Carmo P, Cavaco D, Rodrigues G, Carmo J, Morgado F, Mendes M. A new electrophysiologic triad for identification and localization of the critical isthmus in atrial flutter. REVISTA PORTUGUESA DE CARDIOLOGIA (ENGLISH EDITION) 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.repce.2020.06.001] [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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de Bakker JM. Electrogram recording and analyzing techniques to optimize selection of target sites for ablation of cardiac arrhythmias. PACING AND CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY: PACE 2019; 42:1503-1516. [PMID: 31609005 PMCID: PMC6916598 DOI: 10.1111/pace.13817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2019] [Revised: 10/03/2019] [Accepted: 10/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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The extracellular electrogram is caused by transmembrane currents that flow into extracellular space during propagation of the electrical impulse. Electrograms are usually recorded in unipolar or bipolar mode that have different characteristics, but provide complementary information. Both recording modes have specific advantages, but also suffer from disadvantages. Techniques to circumvent some of the weaknesses are reviewed. The origin of remote and fractionated deflections and their relation with electrode characteristics are discussed. Epicardial and endocardial sites of origin and breakthrough sites as well as the effect of fatty tissue on extracellular electrograms are presented. Induction of tachycardia to assess the arrhythmogenic area is not always possible because of hemodynamic instability of the patient. Techniques to assess sites with high reentry vulnerability without induction of arrhythmias are outlined such as activation‐repolarization mapping and decremental stimulation. Pitfalls of substrate mapping and techniques to avoid them as omnipolar mapping and characterization of complex electrograms by entropy are presented. Technical aspects that influence electrogram morphology as electrode size, filtering, contact force, and catheter position are delineated. Data from the various publications suggest that a combination of unipolar and bipolar electrogram analysis techniques is helpful to optimize determination of target sites for ablation.
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- Jacques Mt de Bakker
- Heart Center, Department of Experimental Cardiology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Markowitz SM, Thomas G, Liu CF, Cheung JW, Ip JE, Lerman BB. Approach to catheter ablation of left atrial flutters. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2019; 30:3057-3067. [DOI: 10.1111/jce.14209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2019] [Revised: 09/20/2019] [Accepted: 09/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Steven M. Markowitz
- Department of Medicine, Division of CardiologyWeill Cornell Medical CenterNew York New York
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- Department of Medicine, Division of CardiologyWeill Cornell Medical CenterNew York New York
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- Department of Medicine, Division of CardiologyWeill Cornell Medical CenterNew York New York
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- Department of Medicine, Division of CardiologyWeill Cornell Medical CenterNew York New York
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- Department of Medicine, Division of CardiologyWeill Cornell Medical CenterNew York New York
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- Department of Medicine, Division of CardiologyWeill Cornell Medical CenterNew York New York
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Alken FA, Klatt N, Muenkler P, Scherschel K, Jungen C, Akbulak RO, Kahle AK, Gunawardene M, Jularic M, Dinshaw L, Hartmann J, Eickholt C, Willems S, Stute F, Mueller G, Blankenberg S, Rickers C, Sinning C, Zengin-Sahm E, Meyer C. Advanced mapping strategies for ablation therapy in adults with congenital heart disease. Cardiovasc Diagn Ther 2019; 9:S247-S263. [PMID: 31737533 DOI: 10.21037/cdt.2019.10.02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Abstract
Background Ultra-high density mapping (HDM) is a promising tool in the treatment of patients with complex arrhythmias. In adults with congenital heart disease (CHD), rhythm disorders are among the most common complications but catheter ablation can be challenging due to heterogenous anatomy and complex arrhythmogenic substrates. Here, we describe our initial experience using HDM in conjunction with novel automated annotation algorithms in patients with moderate to great CHD complexity. Methods We studied a series of consecutive adult patients with moderate to great CHD complexity and an indication for catheter ablation due to symptomatic arrhythmia. HDM was conducted using the Rhythmia™ mapping system and a 64-electrode mini-basket catheter for identification of anatomy, voltage, activation pattern and critical areas of arrhythmia for ablation guidance. To investigate novel advanced mapping strategies, postprocedural signal processing using the Lumipoint™ software was applied. Results In 19 patients (53±3 years; 53% male), 21 consecutive ablation procedures were conducted. Procedures included ablation of atrial fibrillation (n=7; 33%), atrial tachycardia (n=11; 52%), atrioventricular accessory pathway (n=1; 5%), the atrioventricular node (n=1; 5%) and ventricular arrhythmias (n=4; 19%). A total of 23 supraventricular and 8 ventricular arrhythmias were studied with the generation of 56 complete high density maps (atrial n=43; ventricular n=11, coronary sinus n=2) and an average of 12,043±1,679 mapping points. Multiple arrhythmias were observed in n=7 procedures (33% of procedures; range of arrhythmias detected 2-4). A total range of 1-4 critical areas were defined per procedure and treated within a radiofrequency application time of 16 (interquartile range 12-45) minutes. Postprocedural signal processing using Lumipoint™ allowed rapid annotation of fractionated signals within specific windows of interest. This supported identification of a practical critical isthmus in 20 out of 27 completed atrial and ventricular tachycardia activation maps. Conclusions Our findings suggest that HDM in conjunction with novel automated annotation algorithms provides detailed insights into arrhythmia mechanisms and might facilitate tailored catheter ablation in patients with moderate to great CHD complexity.
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- Fares-Alexander Alken
- Department of Cardiology-Electrophysiology, cNEP, Cardiac Neuro- and Electrophysiology Research Group, University Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany.,DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Hamburg/Kiel/Lübeck, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology-Electrophysiology, cNEP, Cardiac Neuro- and Electrophysiology Research Group, University Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology-Electrophysiology, cNEP, Cardiac Neuro- and Electrophysiology Research Group, University Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany.,DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Hamburg/Kiel/Lübeck, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology-Electrophysiology, cNEP, Cardiac Neuro- and Electrophysiology Research Group, University Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany.,DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Hamburg/Kiel/Lübeck, Hamburg, Germany
| | - Christiane Jungen
- Department of Cardiology-Electrophysiology, cNEP, Cardiac Neuro- and Electrophysiology Research Group, University Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany.,DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Hamburg/Kiel/Lübeck, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology-Electrophysiology, cNEP, Cardiac Neuro- and Electrophysiology Research Group, University Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology-Electrophysiology, cNEP, Cardiac Neuro- and Electrophysiology Research Group, University Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany.,DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Hamburg/Kiel/Lübeck, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology-Electrophysiology, cNEP, Cardiac Neuro- and Electrophysiology Research Group, University Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology-Electrophysiology, cNEP, Cardiac Neuro- and Electrophysiology Research Group, University Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology-Electrophysiology, cNEP, Cardiac Neuro- and Electrophysiology Research Group, University Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology-Electrophysiology, cNEP, Cardiac Neuro- and Electrophysiology Research Group, University Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology-Electrophysiology, cNEP, Cardiac Neuro- and Electrophysiology Research Group, University Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany.,DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Hamburg/Kiel/Lübeck, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology-Electrophysiology, cNEP, Cardiac Neuro- and Electrophysiology Research Group, University Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany.,DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Hamburg/Kiel/Lübeck, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology/Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, University Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology/Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, University Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Hamburg/Kiel/Lübeck, Hamburg, Germany.,Department of General and Interventional Cardiology, University Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
| | - Carsten Rickers
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology/Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, University Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany.,Adults with Congenital Heart Disease Section, University Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General and Interventional Cardiology, University Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General and Interventional Cardiology, University Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology-Electrophysiology, cNEP, Cardiac Neuro- and Electrophysiology Research Group, University Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany.,DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Hamburg/Kiel/Lübeck, Hamburg, Germany
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Laţcu DG, Saoudi N. High-resolution/Density Mapping in Patients with Atrial and Ventricular Arrhythmias. Card Electrophysiol Clin 2019; 11:511-524. [PMID: 31400875 DOI: 10.1016/j.ccep.2019.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
High-definition/ultra-high-definition mapping, owing to an impressive increase of the point density of electroanatomic maps, provides improved substrate characterization, better understanding of the arrhythmia mechanism, and a better selection of the ablation target in patients with atrial and ventricular arrhythmias. Despite the scarce comparative data on ablation results versus standard mapping, ultra-high-definition mapping is increasingly used by the electrophysiology community.
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- Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace, Avenue Pasteur, 98000 Monaco
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