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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | An approach to catheter ablation of cavotricuspid isthmus dependent atrial flutter |
Author: | O'Neill, M. Jais, P. Jonsson, A. Takahashi, Y. Sacher, F. Hocini, M. Sanders, P. Rostock, T. Rotter, M. Clementy, J. Haissaguerre, M. |
Citation: | Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal, 2006; 6(2):100-110 |
Publisher: | Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Group |
Issue Date: | 2006 |
ISSN: | 0972-6292 0972-6292 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Mark D O’Neill, Pierre Jaïs, Anders Jönsson, Yoshihide Takahashi, Frédéric Sacher, Mélèze Hocini, Prashanthan Sanders, Thomas Rostock, Martin Rotter, Jacques Clémenty and Michel Haïssaguerre |
Abstract: | Much of our understanding of the mechanisms of macro re-entrant atrial tachycardia comes from study of cavotricuspid isthmus (CTI) dependent atrial flutter. In the majority of cases, the diagnosis can be made from simple analysis of the surface ECG. Endocardial mapping during tachycardia allows confirmation of the macro re-entrant circuit within the right atrium while, at the same time, permitting curative catheter ablation targeting the critical isthmus of tissue located between the tricuspid annulus and the inferior vena cava. The procedure is short, safe and by demonstration of an electrophysiological endpoint - bidirectional conduction block across the CTI - is associated with an excellent outcome following ablation. It is now fair to say that catheter ablation should be considered as a first line therapy for patients with documented CTI-dependent atrial flutter. |
Keywords: | atrial flutter cavotricuspid isthmus ablation |
Description: | © 2006 O’Neill et al |
Published version: | http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1501100&rendertype=abstract |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest Medicine publications |
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