scholarly journals Basket catheter-guided ultra-high-density mapping of cardiac arrhythmias: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fares-Alexander Alken ◽  
Shaojie Chen ◽  
Mustafa Masjedi ◽  
Helmut Pürerfellner ◽  
Philippe Maury ◽  
...  

Aim: Ultra-high-density mapping (HDM) is increasingly used for guidance of catheter ablation in cardiac arrhythmias. While initial results are promising, a systematic evaluation of long-term outcome has not been performed so far. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted on studies investigating long-term outcome after Rhythmia HDM-guided atrial fibrillation (AF) or atrial tachycardia catheter ablation. Results: Beyond multiple studies providing novel insights into arrhythmia mechanisms, follow-up data from 17 studies analyzing Rhythmia HDM-guided ablation (1768 patients, 49% with previous ablation) were investigated. Cumulative acute success was 100/90.2%, while 12 months long-term pooled success displayed at 71.6/71.2% (AF/atrial tachycardia). Prospective data are limited, showing similar outcome between HDM-guided and conventional AF ablation. Conclusion: Acute results of HDM-guided catheter ablation are promising, while long-term success is challenged by complex arrhythmogenic substrates. Prospective randomized trials investigating different HDM-guided ablation strategies are warranted and underway.

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
L Dinshaw ◽  
M Lemoine ◽  
J Hartmann ◽  
B Schaeffer ◽  
N Klatt ◽  
...  

Abstract Introduction Atrial fibrillation (AF) is common in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and is generally associated with a significant deterioration of clinical status. Non-pharmacological treatment such as surgical and catheter ablation has become an established therapy for symptomatic AF but in patients with HCM often having a chronically increased left atrial pressure and extensive atrial cardiomyopathy the long-term outcome is uncertain. Purpose The present study aimed to analyse the long-term outcome of AF ablation in HCM and the mechanism of recurrent atrial arrhythmias using high-density mapping systems. Methods A total of 65 patients (age 64.5±9.9 years, 42 (64.6%) male) with HCM undergoing AF ablation for symptomatic AF were included in our study. The ablation strategy for catheter ablation included pulmonary vein isolation in all patients and biatrial ablation of complex fractionated electrograms with additional ablation lines if appropriate. In patients with suspected atrial tachycardia (AT) high-density activation and substrate mapping were performed. A surgical ablation at the time of an operative myectomy for left ventricular outflow tract obstruction was performed in 8 (12.3%) patients. The outcome was analysed using clinical assessment, Holter ECG and continuous rhythm monitoring of cardiac implantable electric devices. Results Paroxysmal AF was present in 27 (41.6%), persistent AF in 37 (56.9%) and primary AT in 1 (1.5%) patients. The mean left atrial diameter was 54.1±12.5 ml. In 11 (16.9%) patients with AT high-density mapping was used to characterize the mechanism of the ongoing tachycardia. After 1.9±1.2 ablation procedures and a follow-up of 48.5±37.2 months, ablation success was demonstrated in 58.9% of patients. The success rate for paroxysmal and persistent AF was 70.0% and 55.8%, respectively (p=0.023). Of those patients with AT high-density mapping guided ablation was successful in 44.4% of patients. The LA diameter of patients with a successful ablation was smaller (52.2 vs. 58.1 mm; p=0.003). Conclusion Non-pharmacological treatment of AF in HCM is effective during long-term follow-up. Paroxysmal AF and a smaller LA diameter are favourable for successful ablation. In patients with complex AT the use of high-density mapping can guide ablation resulting in further ablation success in a reasonable number of patients.


EP Europace ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (Supplement_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
P Silverio Antonio ◽  
G Lima Da Silva ◽  
T Rodrigues ◽  
N Cunha ◽  
S Couto Pereira ◽  
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Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Introduction and objective Radiofrequency catheter ablation (RCA) for ventricular tachycardia (VT) in patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD) is associated with a reduced risk of VT storm and implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) shocks. We aim to report the long-term outcome after a single RCA procedure for VT in patients with IHD using a high-density substrate-based approach. Methods We conducted a prospective, observational, single-centre and single-arm study involving patients with IHD, referred for RCA procedure for VT using high-density mapping catheters. Substrate mapping was performed in all patients. Procedural endpoints were VT noninducibility and local abnormal ventricular activities (LAVAs) elimination. The primary end point was survival free from appropriate ICD shocks and secondary end points included VT storm and all-cause mortality. Results Sixty-four consecutive patients were included (68 ± 9 years, 95% male, mean ejection fraction 33 ± 11% , 39% VT storms, and 69% appropriate ICD shocks). LAVAs were identified in all patients and VT inducibility was found in 83%. LAVAs elimination and noninducibility were achieved in 93.8% and 60%, respectively. After a mean follow-up of 25 ± 18 months, 90% and 85% of patients are free from appropriate ICD shocks at 1 and 2 years, respectively. The proportion of patients experiencing VT storm decreased from 39% to 1.6%. Overall survival was 89% and 84% at 1 and 2 years, respectively. Conclusions RCA of VT in IHD using a high-density mapping substrate-based approach resulted in a long-term steady freedom of ICD shocks and VT storm. Abstract Figure. Appropriate shock & all cause mortality


Medicina ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (9) ◽  
pp. 447
Author(s):  
Diogo Pinto ◽  
Andréa Marques ◽  
Joana F. Pereira ◽  
Paulo J. Palma ◽  
João Miguel Santos

Background and objectives: The long-term outcome of endodontic microsurgery (EMS) performed on root-filled teeth affected by post-treatment apical periodontitis (AP) has been a matter of debate, re-launched by the introduction of novel root-end filling materials which have been proven to improve the short-term outcome of EMS. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to evaluate the clinical and radiographic long-term outcome of endodontic microsurgery in teeth diagnosed with secondary AP through radiographic evaluation. Materials and Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were defined a priori to select the best longitudinal evidence. Only randomized clinical trials (RCT) and prospective clinical studies (PCS), with a follow-up ≥ 2-year, and exhibiting well-established clinical and radiographic outcome criteria, were selected. Results: A total of 573 articles were obtained, from which 10 fulfill inclusion criteria: 6 PCS and 4 RCT. Meta-analysis showed a pooled proportion of success rate of 91.3%, from an overall amount of 453 treated teeth included in RCT; from overall 839 included teeth in PCS, a pooled success rate of 78.4% was observed, with the follow-up time ranging from 2 to 13-years. Survival rate outcomes varied from 79 to 100% for the same follow-up period. Five prognostic factors with influence on the outcome were disclosed: smoking habits, tooth location and type, absence/presence of dentinal defects, interproximal bone level, and root-end filling material. Conclusions: High success rates and predictable results can be expected when EMS is performed by trained endodontists, allowing good prognosis and preservation of teeth affected by secondary AP.


2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 1000-1007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikolaos Kakaletsis ◽  
George Ntaios ◽  
Haralampos Milionis ◽  
Anna-Bettina Haidich ◽  
Konstantinos Makaritsis ◽  
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2014 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
J. Miettunen ◽  
K. Kasurinen ◽  
N. Hirvonen ◽  
E. Oinas ◽  
J. Käkelä ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
pp. 112070002094286
Author(s):  
Sophie R Merckaert ◽  
Pierre-Yves Zambelli ◽  
Shannon N Edd ◽  
Starnoni Daniele ◽  
Jolles Brigitte

Introduction: Early diagnosis and early treatment have become the gold standard for management of developmental dysplasia of the hip. Surgery is required in case of failed initial treatment. Innominate pelvic osteotomy of Salter (SIO), Pemberton’s pericapsular osteotomy (PPO) and Dega’s acetabuloplasty (DA) are among the most used procedures. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of the past 57 years in order to assess the mid- and long-term outcome of these techniques. Methods: Studies met inclusion criteria if they: (1) reported at least 5 cases treated by 1 of the abovementioned surgical techniques; (2) included children aged between 1 and 8 years; (3) surgical indication was late detected DDH or a failed initial treatment; (4) presented a minimal follow-up of 24 months; (5) reported the radiological score of Severin and/or the clinical score of McKay. Clinical and radiological outcomes were dichotomised into favourable and unfavourable outcome and weighted summary rates were determined using meta-analysis models. Results: From a total of 7391 articles, 48 level of evidence grade IV articles were included in our review. A total of 2143 cases with a mean follow up of 112.4 months were included. Pooled Severin score indicated a statistically better outcome for PPO and DA compared to SIO ( p = 0.0003 and p = 0.002, respectively). By dichotomising the results in favourable and unfavourable outcome, PPO showed the best results ( p = 0.0002 vs. SIO, p = 0.01 vs. DA). Pooled McKay score showed a statistically better outcome for PPO and DA compared to SIO ( p < 0.0001 and p = 0.03, respectively) as well as better outcomes for PPO compared to DA ( p = 0.01). By dichotomising the results in favourable and unfavourable, PPO showed the best results. Conclusions: Even if our review demonstrates slightly better radiological and clinical results with the PPO, the currently available and limited data do not allow for clear recommendation towards one of these techniques.


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