[New Mapping Tools for Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation]

Overview

Journal Herzschrittmacherther Elektrophysiol

Date 2022 Oct 14

PMID 36239817

Authors

Maryuri Delgado-Lopez

Christian-Hendrik Heeger

Roland Richard Tilz

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Abstract

The pulmonary veins have been recognized as the primary source of atrial triggers, and their isolation has become the cornerstone for ablation of atrial fibrillation. However, long-term success rates after pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) are limited. Several promising new mapping techniques are described in this article, aiming to better understand the mechanisms underlying the induction and maintenance of atrial fibrillation and to develop more effective ablation strategies.

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