Noncontact mapping of ectopic atrial tachycardias: different characteristics of isopotential maps and unipolar electrogram

The success rate for catheter ablation of ectopic atrial tachycardia (AT) has been limited by the inherent difficulty in localizing the site of origin within the complex three-dimensional structures of the atria. The objective of the study was to determine the usefulness of a noncontact mapping syst...

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Veröffentlicht in:Pacing and clinical electrophysiology 2003-01, Vol.26 (1 Pt 1), p.16-25
Hauptverfasser: Seidl, Karlheinz, Schwacke, Harald, Rameken, Monika, Drögemüller, Axel, Beatty, Graydon, Senges, Jochen
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Zusammenfassung:The success rate for catheter ablation of ectopic atrial tachycardia (AT) has been limited by the inherent difficulty in localizing the site of origin within the complex three-dimensional structures of the atria. The objective of the study was to determine the usefulness of a noncontact mapping system for catheter ablation of AT. Radiofrequency ablation of 25 ATs was performed using a noncontact mapping system. Three different characteristics of isopotential maps and unipolar electrogram morphologies were observed: Group 1: Isopotential maps displayed a narrow, sharp ring of colors around a white, center spot. Unipolar electrograms revealed a Q-S morphology with a rapid dV/dt. Group 2: Isopotential maps displayed a broad ring of colors with little or no white spot in the center. Unipolar electrograms revealed a low amplitude, broad and smooth Q-S morphology in front of a second component with a rapid dV/dt. Group 3: Isopotential maps displayed a broad ring of colors. Unipolar electrogams revealed a low amplitude and fractionated waveform followed by endocardial breakthrough with a gradual dV/dt. Radiofrequency catheter ablation was successful in all ATs of groups 1 and 2, and failed in two of three ATs in group 3. The overall success rate was 92%. No severe complications were observed. Noncontact isopotential mapping is helpful to identify and characterize the origin of ectopic AT. Ablation success is associated with the characteristics of isopotential maps and unipolar electrogram morphologies. The overall success rate was 92%.
ISSN:0147-8389
1540-8159
DOI:10.1046/j.1460-9592.2003.00145.x