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Electromagnetic interference complicating Impella^® use during pediatric ablation.

John S Sullivan¹, Laura A Maitoza², Neil R Brysiewicz³

¹Department of Pediatrics, Yale New Haven Children's Hospital, New Haven, CT, USA.

Annals of Pediatric Cardiology

|May 8, 2023

Summary

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Impella® device use in pediatric ablation can cause electromagnetic interference (EMI), complicating electroanatomic mapping. This case report details troubleshooting strategies to mitigate EMI during pediatric cardiac ablation.

Keywords:

Ablative therapy cardiomyopathy electrophysiology left ventricular assist device

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Cardiology
Electrophysiology
Medical Device Technology

Background:

The Impella® device is primarily used for cardiogenic shock in children.
Few studies document Impella® use in pediatric ablation procedures.
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) is a potential challenge during electroanatomic mapping.

Observation:

A pediatric patient with tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy underwent ablation.
Significant EMI from the Impella® device interfered with electroanatomic mapping.
The EMI resulted in incomplete mapping during the ablation procedure.

Findings:

Impella® use in pediatric ablation can generate substantial EMI.
EMI can compromise the accuracy and completeness of electroanatomic mapping.
Multidisciplinary planning is crucial for managing potential EMI.

Implications:

Troubleshooting techniques are needed to minimize Impella®-induced EMI during pediatric ablation.
Awareness of EMI is essential when using magnet-based electroanatomic mapping systems in conjunction with cardiac support devices.
Improved strategies can enhance success rates for complex pediatric ablation cases involving mechanical circulatory support.