Key Points
- Evaluate the clinical utility, benefits, and procedural applications of three-dimensional electroanatomic mapping systems during catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation.
- Narrative review evaluating clinical applications, workflow integration, and procedural outcomes of three-dimensional electroanatomic mapping during catheter ablation for drug-refractory atrial fibrillation.
- Three-dimensional mapping reduces fluoroscopic radiation exposure time while facilitating voltage and fractionation mapping to identify critical arrhythmogenic substrates.
- Image integration and real-time navigation prevent anatomical gaps, guiding the management of post-ablation atrial flutter or tachycardia and improving long-term ablation success.
Structured PICO
PPopulationPatients with drug-refractory symptomatic paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation undergoing catheter ablation
IInterventionThree-dimensional (3D) electroanatomic mapping systems during catheter ablation
Three-dimensional electroanatomic mapping systems are valuable tools in catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation, offering benefits in safety, reduced radiation exposure, and tailored ablation strategies.