Key result
Preprocedural imaging for catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation remains a debated practice, with its available methods and existing evidence summarized in this review.
Why the study?
Does preprocedural imaging improve outcomes in patients undergoing catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation?
Does preprocedural imaging improve outcomes in patients undergoing catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation?
This article reviews the available methods and existing evidence for using preprocedural imaging in catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation.
Preprocedural imaging for AF ablation remains debated; leaves open whether it improves outcomes beyond 3D mapping.
Catheter ablation is a well established and widely used therapy option of atrial fibrillation. The use of 3D mapping systems to aid the ablation process has become standard in most centers. Whether preprocedural imaging is an asset to catheter ablation procedures is of debate. Available methods and the existing evidence are outlined in this article.
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Lüker et al. (2013) studied this question. Preprocedural imaging for catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation remains a debated practice, with its available methods and existing evidence summarized in this review.
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