Why the study?
Does three-dimensional endocardial impedance mapping accurately delineate the location, size, and border of myocardial infarction in a canine model?
Population
Canine model of myocardial infarction and healthy controls. Total n=20.
Comparison
Three-dimensional, catheter-based endocardial… vs Healthy control canines
Design
Preclinical
Follow-up
4 weeks
Authors
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Impedance mapping feasible for canine infarct delineation; leaves open human validation before clinical adoption.
Does three-dimensional endocardial impedance mapping accurately delineate the location, size, and border of myocardial infarction in a canine model?
Three-dimensional endocardial impedance mapping accurately delineates the location, size, and borders of myocardial infarction in a canine model, suggesting potential clinical utility for differentiating healthy from necrotic tissue.
Wolf et al. (2001) studied this question.
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