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Spiral activation of the superior vena cava: The utility of ultra-high-resolution mapping for caval isolation.
BACKGROUND: Little is known about the manner in which the superior vena cava (SVC) is activated during sinus rhythm.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to assess the manner of caval activation with an ultra-high-density mapping system (Rhythmia, Boston Scientific, Marlborough, MA) and its utility for SVC isolation.
METHODS: Forty patients with atrial fibrillation (mean age 55 ± 12 years; paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in 23[58%]) who underwent SVC mapping with Rhythmia were studied. The location of the sinus node (SN), phrenic nerve (PN), and the manner of caval activation during sinus rhythm were analyzed. The SVC was isolated by radiofrequency applications at electrical connections, shown as breakthroughs on the Rhythmia map.
RESULTS: The SN location varied widely (lateral/posterior/anterior 60%/8%/32%), while the PN was mostly located in the lateral segment (lateral/anterior 82%/18%). In 36 patients who underwent SVC isolation, the mean number of breakthroughs was 2.5 ± 0.8. The first breakthrough predominantly located in the anterior aspect (anterior/septal/posterior/lateral 78%/14%/5%/3%), and atrial activation was conducted superiorly and clockwise from the SN (referred to as spiral activation) in 32 patients (89%). The mean rotation angle from the SN to the first breakthrough was 79° ± 41°. In addition, 10 patients (25%) showed the SN within the SVC. Although radiofrequency applications were needed at the PN capture site in 11 patients (31%) the SVC was successfully isolated without any complications in all patients.
CONCLUSION: The SN location showed great heterogeneity; however, atrial activation predominantly showed a clockwise spiral form. This is the first report to use ultra-high-resolution mapping to demonstrate the manner of spiral activation, which is useful for the safe and efficient isolation of the SVC.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to assess the manner of caval activation with an ultra-high-density mapping system (Rhythmia, Boston Scientific, Marlborough, MA) and its utility for SVC isolation.
METHODS: Forty patients with atrial fibrillation (mean age 55 ± 12 years; paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in 23[58%]) who underwent SVC mapping with Rhythmia were studied. The location of the sinus node (SN), phrenic nerve (PN), and the manner of caval activation during sinus rhythm were analyzed. The SVC was isolated by radiofrequency applications at electrical connections, shown as breakthroughs on the Rhythmia map.
RESULTS: The SN location varied widely (lateral/posterior/anterior 60%/8%/32%), while the PN was mostly located in the lateral segment (lateral/anterior 82%/18%). In 36 patients who underwent SVC isolation, the mean number of breakthroughs was 2.5 ± 0.8. The first breakthrough predominantly located in the anterior aspect (anterior/septal/posterior/lateral 78%/14%/5%/3%), and atrial activation was conducted superiorly and clockwise from the SN (referred to as spiral activation) in 32 patients (89%). The mean rotation angle from the SN to the first breakthrough was 79° ± 41°. In addition, 10 patients (25%) showed the SN within the SVC. Although radiofrequency applications were needed at the PN capture site in 11 patients (31%) the SVC was successfully isolated without any complications in all patients.
CONCLUSION: The SN location showed great heterogeneity; however, atrial activation predominantly showed a clockwise spiral form. This is the first report to use ultra-high-resolution mapping to demonstrate the manner of spiral activation, which is useful for the safe and efficient isolation of the SVC.
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