Real-Time Monitoring of Luminal Esophageal Temperature During Left Atrial Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: Observations About Esophageal Heating During Ablation at the Pulmonary Vein Ostia and Posterior Left Atrium

2006 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 166-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
CHRISTIAN PERZANOWSKI ◽  
LIANE TEPLITSKY ◽  
PATRICK M. HRANITZKY ◽  
TRISTRAM D. BAHNSON
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Catheter Ablation ◽  
Left Atrium ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Pulmonary Vein ◽  
Left Atrial ◽  
Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation ◽  
Esophageal Temperature ◽  
Real Time Monitoring

scholarly journals Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Using Vein of Marshall Ethanol Infusion

2021 ◽  
pp. 52-55
Author(s):  
Adi Lador ◽  
Miguel Valderrábano
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Catheter Ablation ◽  
Left Atrium ◽  
Pulmonary Vein ◽  
Pulmonary Vein Isolation ◽  
Left Atrial ◽  
Atrial Fibrillation Ablation ◽  
Autonomic Nerves ◽  
Ethanol Infusion ◽  
Mitral Isthmus

Catheter ablation has become a cornerstone treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF). Pulmonary vein isolation is the accepted approach for paroxysmal AF ablation, but it is less effective for persistent AF. The vein of Marshall (VOM) is located in the epicardial left atrium and can be a source of AF triggers as well as a tract for autonomic nerves. It directly communicates with the underlying myocardium, including the left atrial ridge and the posterior mitral isthmus. This review discusses the latest evidence regarding the mechanisms, procedural aspects, and outcomes of VOM ethanol infusion when used as an adjunct to pulmonary vein isolation in patients with persistent AF.

Effect of Pulmonary Vein Anatomy and Left Atrial Dimensions on Outcome of Circumferential Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

2011 ◽  
Vol 107 (2) ◽  
pp. 243-249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dennis W. den Uijl ◽  
Laurens F. Tops ◽  
Victoria Delgado ◽  
Joanne D. Schuijf ◽  
Lucia J.M. Kroft ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Catheter Ablation ◽  
Pulmonary Vein ◽  
Left Atrial ◽  
Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation ◽  
Pulmonary Vein Anatomy
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