Achieving durable mitral isthmus block: Challenges, pitfalls, and methods of assessment.

Naktal S HamoudVictor A AbrichWin-Kuang ShenSiva K MulpuruKomandoor Srivathsan

Published in: Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology (2019)

The assessment of transmural mitral isthmus block can be challenging. Placement of an endocardial mapping catheter around the mitral annulus can provide a precise assessment of conduction across the mitral isthmus.

Keyphrases

mitral valve
left ventricular
left atrial
aortic stenosis
aortic valve
heart failure
atrial fibrillation
transcatheter aortic valve replacement
ultrasound guided
cardiac resynchronization therapy
mass spectrometry
clinical evaluation