Ultra-high Density Atrio-Ventricular Dual Chamber Mapping, as a Next
Generation Tool for the Ablation of Accessory Pathways
Abstract
Introduction Detail 3D mapping have been useful for effective
radiofrequency catheter ablation. Rhythmia system can create the
atrio-ventricular dual chamber mapping, which reveals the atrial and
ventricular potentials all at once in the same map. The aim of this
study was to investigate the utility of Rhythmia system for catheter
ablation of accessory pathways (AP). Methods From July 2015 to August
2020, 111 patients underwent ablation of APs. The dual chamber mappings
were created in 50 patients [median age 15 (10-54), 32
male(64.0%)], while 61 patients underwent the radiofrequency (RF)
ablations with conventional single chamber 3D mappings. The background
characteristics and procedure details were compared between the dual
chamber mapping group and conventional single chamber mapping group.
Results The number of RF application [1 (1-3) vs 3 (1-6), p=0.0023],
RF time [9.2 (2.0-95.7) vs 95.6 (4.1-248.7), p=0.0023], RF energy
[248.4 (58.7-3328.2) vs 2867.6 (134.2-7728.4), p=0.0115] were
significantly lower in dual chamber group. Fluoroscopy time [19.9
(14.2-26.1) vs 26.5 (17.7-43.4), p=0.0025], and fluoroscopy dose
[52.5 (31.3-146.0) vs 119.0 (43.7-213.5), p=0.0249] were also
significantly lower than in single chamber mapping group. Conclusion The
dual chamber mappings were useful for effective ablation with reducing
the radiation exposure.