Three-dimensional mapping demonstrates a specific left atrial conduction pathway originating in the interatrial septum and moving toward the ridge between the left atrial appendage and left pulmonary vein.
Single-case mapping identifies a septal-to-ridge left atrial route; leaves open consistency and clinical relevance.
The purpose of this study is to examine a normal conduction pathway of the left atrium. During pulmonary vein isolation using a three‐dimensional mapping system, we observed the characteristics of the conduction pattern. Subjects consisted of 15 patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (mean age, 62.8 ± 8.4 years). Left atrial activation conduction begins in the interatrial septum, and moves toward the peak of the ridge between the left atrial appendage and left pulmonary vein. In coronary sinus or appendage pacing, conduction was in the opposite direction at the same location. The mean conduction velocity in this area was 2.03 ± 0.43 m/s. Features of decrement conduction were not present. Anatomical position of the appendage differed greatly between patients. A detailed observation using the inner‐cavity view of a three‐dimensional mapping system also showed that the peak of the ridge reached the center of the roof.
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