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Electromechanical optical mapping.

J Christoph1, J Schröder-Schetelig2, S Luther3

  • 1Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization, Am Fassberg 17, 37077 Göttingen, Germany; German Center for Cardiovascular Research, Partner Site Göttingen, Germany.

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Optical mapping of cardiac electrophysiology is hindered by tissue motion. This study introduces a novel 3D reconstruction algorithm to separate fluorescence signals from mechanical motion in intact hearts.

Keywords:
Cardiac fibrillationExcitation-contraction couplingImage registrationMotion artifactMotion trackingOptical mapping

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiac electrophysiology
  • Biomedical imaging
  • Image processing

Background:

  • Optical mapping is crucial for studying cardiac electrophysiology in Langendorff-perfused hearts.
  • Cardiac tissue contraction causes motion artifacts, distorting fluorescence signals.
  • Current methods often use pharmacological uncoupling or image processing to mitigate motion artifacts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review technological advancements in reducing motion artifacts in optical mapping.
  • To present a novel 3D, marker-free reconstruction algorithm for contracting hearts.
  • To enable disentanglement of fluorescence signals from mechanical motion under physiological conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing image processing algorithms for motion artifact reduction.
  • Development of a novel 3D, marker-free reconstruction algorithm.
  • Application of the algorithm to experimental data from Langendorff-perfused rabbit hearts.

Main Results:

  • The novel algorithm effectively disentangles fluorescence signals (e.g., membrane voltage, intracellular calcium) from mechanical motion (e.g., tissue strain).
  • Demonstration of reconstruction accuracy, resolution, and robustness using experimental data.
  • Successful application to intact, contracting Langendorff-perfused hearts under physiological conditions.

Conclusions:

  • The developed algorithm offers a significant advancement for optical mapping of cardiac electrophysiology.
  • Marker-free 3D reconstruction overcomes limitations of pharmacological uncoupling and motion artifacts.
  • This technique allows for more accurate investigation of cardiac function in intact hearts.