Key result
Radiofrequency catheter ablation guided exclusively by integrated 3D CT image anatomy was feasible, with 88% of paroxysmal AF, 73% of persistent AF, and 89% of MRT patients free from recurrence.
Why the study?
Is radiofrequency catheter ablation guided exclusively by integrated 3D CT imaging without electro-anatomic reconstruction feasible and effective in patients with AF and MRT?
Population
54 consecutive patients suffering from atrial fibrillation and/or atrial macro-re-entrant tachycardia
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
122 +/- 33 days
Authors
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Feasible without electroanatomic mapping in this observational cohort; leaves open whether outcomes match standard approaches in randomized studies.
Observational (n=54)
Is radiofrequency catheter ablation guided exclusively by integrated 3D CT imaging without electro-anatomic reconstruction feasible and effective in patients with AF and MRT?
Piorkowski et al. (2008) conducted an observational in Atrial fibrillation and/or atrial macro-re-entrant tachycardia (n=54). Radiofrequency catheter ablation guided exclusively by integrated 3D CT image anatomy was evaluated on Freedom from arrhythmia recurrences. Radiofrequency catheter ablation guided exclusively by integrated 3D CT image anatomy was feasible, with 88% of paroxysmal AF, 73% of persistent AF, and 89% of MRT patients free from recurrence.
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