What does this research mean for the field?

Human atrial flutter is likely driven by at least two distinct electrophysiological mechanisms, including a 'circus movement' pattern and an ectopic focal mechanism. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

October 1, 1969CirculationOpen Access

Studies in Human Atrial Flutter with the Use of Proximity Electrodes

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Why the study?

What is the underlying electrophysiological mechanism of atrial flutter in humans?

Population

10 patients with the electrocardiographic diagnosis of atrial flutter

Design

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Authors

YKYehezkiel KishonSheba Medical Center RSRalph E. SmithUniversity of Minnesota

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Implication

Indicates dual mechanisms possible in atrial flutter from limited cases; leaves open dominant pathway and need for larger validation.

Structured PICO

What is the underlying electrophysiological mechanism of atrial flutter in humans?

Population

10 patients with the electrocardiographic diagnosis of atrial flutter

Intervention

Exploration with proximity electrodes within the esophagus and the right atrium

Outcome

Timing of the intrinsic deflection and the contour of the atrial waves to determine the mechanism of atrial fluttersurrogate

Early electrophysiological mapping suggests that human atrial flutter can be driven by either a circus movement or an ectopic focal mechanism.

Cite This Study

Kishon et al. (1969) studied this question.

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Studies in Human Atrial Flutter with the Use of Proximity Electrodes

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Studies in Human Atrial Flutter with the Use of Proximity Electrodes

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