Does a zero-fluoroscopy technique using ICE and 3D mapping maintain safety and efficacy compared to standard fluoroscopy in patients undergoing PVI for atrial fibrillation?
A zero-fluoroscopy approach for atrial fibrillation ablation using ICE and 3D electroanatomical mapping is feasible, safe, and effective, eliminating radiation exposure without prolonging procedure times.
RFA using ICE imaging and the CARTO 3 mapping system with contact force measurement is capable of eliminating fluoroscopy in patients undergoing PVI. Exclusion of fluoroscopic imaging does not seem to compromise patient safety and does not affect overall procedure duration, RF application time, or mid-term efficacy.
Bulava et al. (Thu,) studied this question.
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