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Image integration using NavX Fusion: initial experience and validation.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18362019     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: Three-dimensional virtual anatomic navigation is increasingly used during mapping and ablation of complex arrhythmias. NavX Fusion software aims to mold the virtual anatomy to the patient's computed tomography (CT) image; however, the accuracy and clinical usefulness of this system have not been reported. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to assess the accuracy and describe the initial experience of CT image integration using NavX Fusion for atrial fibrillation ablation. METHODS: This study consisted of 55 consecutive patients undergoing atrial fibrillation ablation using NavX Fusion navigation. Left atrial NavX geometries were compared to a corresponding CT for geometric match. Geometric match, expressed as the difference in millimeters between CT and NavX geometry, was calculated for the original geometry (GEO-1), field scaled and primary fused geometry (GEO-2), and final secondary fused geometry (GEO-3). Navigational accuracy was assessed by moving the catheter to 10 discrete anatomic sites and determining the distance between the catheter tip and the closest GEO-2, GEO-3, and CT surface. Fusion integration time and procedural and fluoroscopic durations were recorded to assess clinical usefulness. RESULTS: GEO-1, GEO-2 and GEO-3 were associated with CT-GEO errors of 6.6+/-2.8 mm, 4.1+/-0.7 mm, 1.9+/-0.4 mm, respectively. Navigational accuracy was not significantly different for GEO-2, GEO-3, and CT at 3.4+/-1.6 mm to any surface. A significant (P < or =.001) inverse curvilinear relationship was present between case number and the time required for image integration (r(2) = 0.35) and the fluoroscopic time normalized for procedural duration (r(2) = 0.18). CONCLUSION: Image integration using the NavX Fusion software is highly accurate and is associated with a progressive reduction in fluoroscopic time relative to procedural duration.
Authors:
Anthony G Brooks; Lauren Wilson; Pawel Kuklik; Martin K Stiles; Bobby John; Shashidhar; Hany Dimitri; Dennis H Lau; Ross L Roberts-Thomson; Christopher X Wong; Glenn D Young; Prashanthan Sanders
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Validation Studies     Date:  2008-01-17
Journal Detail:
Title:  Heart rhythm : the official journal of the Heart Rhythm Society     Volume:  5     ISSN:  1556-3871     ISO Abbreviation:  Heart Rhythm     Publication Date:  2008 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-03-25     Completed Date:  2008-06-13     Revised Date:  2009-10-27    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101200317     Medline TA:  Heart Rhythm     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  526-35     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Cardiovascular Research Centre, Department of Cardiology, Royal Adelaide Hospital and Disciplines of Medicine and Physiology, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Action Potentials
Atrial Fibrillation / therapy*
Body Surface Potential Mapping*
Cardiac Pacing, Artificial
Catheter Ablation / instrumentation*,  methods
Electrophysiologic Techniques, Cardiac / instrumentation*,  methods
Female
Fluoroscopy / instrumentation
Heart Conduction System / physiopathology
Humans
Imaging, Three-Dimensional* / methods
Male
Middle Aged
Software*
Time Factors
Tomography, X-Ray Computed* / methods
Comments/Corrections
Comment In:
Heart Rhythm. 2008 Apr;5(4):536-7   [PMID:  18325848 ]

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