Endocardial and Epicardial Rhythmia HDx™ Mapping Verifies Surgical Cox Maze IV Lesion Pattern
Alexandra L Kharazi1, Frank Villa Hernandez1, J Paul Mounsey1
1Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA.
Summary
This study demonstrates a novel approach to atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation by integrating electroanatomical mapping with the Cox maze IV procedure. This combined method allows for real-time verification of lesion completeness, improving procedural outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
- Medical Device Technology
Background:
- Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a prevalent cardiac arrhythmia causing significant healthcare costs.
- Current ablation techniques like Cox maze procedures aim to disrupt reentrant circuits, but lesion transmurality and contiguity can be inconsistent.
- Hybrid AF ablation procedures coordinate surgical and electrophysiological interventions, but require precise lesion assessment.
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