Key result
RPM-guided radiofrequency ablation was successful in 95% (19 of 20) of mapped patients with various arrhythmias, though catheter steering difficulties required an alternative catheter in 28% of cases.
Why the study?
Is radiofrequency ablation using a three-dimensional real-time position management and mapping system feasible and successful in patients with cardiac arrhythmias?
Observational (n=21)
Is radiofrequency ablation using a three-dimensional real-time position management and mapping system feasible and successful in patients with cardiac arrhythmias?
The three-dimensional real-time position management system is feasible for guiding radiofrequency ablation of various cardiac arrhythmias, achieving a 95% success rate in mapped patients.
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Supports feasibility of RPM-guided ablation in case reports; leaves open need for prospective trials to confirm safety and address steering issues.
Schreieck et al. (2002) conducted an observational in Cardiac arrhythmias (n=21). Three-dimensional real-time position management system (RPM) guided radiofrequency ablation was evaluated on Successful radiofrequency ablation. RPM-guided radiofrequency ablation was successful in 95% (19 of 20) of mapped patients with various arrhythmias, though catheter steering difficulties required an alternative catheter in 28% of cases.
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