| Robotic magnetic navigation for atrial fibrillation ablation. | |
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PMID: 16580527 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVES: We assessed feasibility of magnetic catheter guidance in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) undergoing circumferential pulmonary vein ablation (CPVA). BACKGROUND: No data are available on feasibility of remote navigation for AF ablation. METHODS: Forty patients underwent CPVA for symptomatic AF using the NIOBE II remote magnetic system (Stereotaxis Inc., St. Louis, Missouri). Ablation was performed with a 4-mm tip, magnetic catheter (65 degrees C, maximum 50 W, 15 s). The catheter tip was guided by a uniform magnetic field (0.08-T), and a motor drive (Cardiodrive unit, Stereotaxis Inc.). Left atrium maps were created using an integrated CARTO RMT system (Stereotaxis Inc.). End point of ablation was voltage abatement >90% of bipolar electrogram amplitude. RESULTS: Remote ablation was successful in 38 of 40 patients without complications. The median mapping and ablation time was 152.5 min (range, 90 to 380 min) but was much longer in the first 12 patients (192.5 min vs. 148 min; p = 0.012). Median ablation time was 49.5 min (range, 17 to 154 min), but it was much shorter in the last 28 patients than in the first 12 patients (49 min vs. 70 min; p = 0.021). Patients receiving remote ablation had longer procedure times than control patients (p < 0.001) with similar mapping time but shorter ablation time on right-sided pulmonary veins. Many more mapping points regardless of their location were collected remotely (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Remote magnetic navigation for AF ablation is safe and feasible with a short learning curve. Although all procedures were performed by a highly experienced operator, remote AF ablation can be performed even by less experienced operators. |
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Authors:
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Carlo Pappone; Gabriele Vicedomini; Francesco Manguso; Filippo Gugliotta; Patrizio Mazzone; Simone Gulletta; Nicoleta Sora; Simone Sala; Alessandra Marzi; Giuseppe Augello; Laura Livolsi; Andreina Santagostino; Vincenzo Santinelli |
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Type: Controlled Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2006-03-15 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the American College of Cardiology Volume: 47 ISSN: 1558-3597 ISO Abbreviation: J. Am. Coll. Cardiol. Publication Date: 2006 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-04-03 Completed Date: 2006-05-26 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8301365 Medline TA: J Am Coll Cardiol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1390-400 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Department of Electrophysiology, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy. carlo.pappone@hsr.it |
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Adult Aged Atrial Fibrillation / radiography, therapy* Catheter Ablation / instrumentation, methods* Catheterization Equipment Design Feasibility Studies Female Fluoroscopy Humans Magnetics* Male Middle Aged Pliability Robotics* Treatment Outcome |
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