The Impact of Left Atrial Size in Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation Using Remote Magnetic Navigation.
Xiao-Yu LiuHai-Feng ShiJie ZhengKu-Lin LiXiao-Xi ZhaoShi-Peng DangYing WuYan ChengXiao-Yan LiZhi-Ming YuRu-Xing WangPublished in: Cardiology research and practice (2018)
AF ablation using RMN is safe and effective in both small and large LA patients. Patients with small LA may pose a greater difficulty when using RMN which may be attributed to the fewer magnets beyond the sheath. As a result, the exposure of radiation was increased. This study found that having at least two magnets of the catheter positioned outside of the sheath can ensure an appropriate flexibility of the catheter.
Keyphrases
- catheter ablation
- atrial fibrillation
- left atrial
- left atrial appendage
- oral anticoagulants
- end stage renal disease
- direct oral anticoagulants
- heart failure
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- mitral valve
- left ventricular
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- ultrasound guided
- radiation induced
- patient reported outcomes
- radiation therapy
- radiofrequency ablation