Why the study?
Does the combined use of three-dimensional electroanatomical mapping systems and intracardiac echo improve diagnostic yield and reduce complications compared to classical fluoroscopy-guided endomyocardial biopsy?
Population
Patients undergoing endomyocardial biopsy, particularly for unexplained ventricular arrhythmias…
Comparison
Endomyocardial biopsy guided by… vs Classical fluoroscopy-guided endomyocardial biopsy
Design
Review
Key result
Endomyocardial biopsy guided by three-dimensional electroanatomical mapping systems and intracardiac echo significantly improves diagnostic yield and reduces complications.
Authors
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May support 3D EAM/ICE-guided EMB in experienced centers; hypothesis-generating pending prospective RCTs.
Does the combined use of three-dimensional electroanatomical mapping systems and intracardiac echo improve diagnostic yield and reduce complications compared to classical fluoroscopy-guided endomyocardial biopsy?
The integration of 3D electroanatomical mapping and intracardiac echo for endomyocardial biopsy improves diagnostic yield and safety compared to traditional fluoroscopy.
Casella et al. (2017) conducted a review in Unexplained ventricular arrhythmias. Electroanatomical mapping systems and intracardiac echo guided endomyocardial biopsy vs. Fluoroscopy-guided endomyocardial biopsy was evaluated. Endomyocardial biopsy guided by three-dimensional electroanatomical mapping systems and intracardiac echo significantly improves diagnostic yield and reduces complications.