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Wavefront-Like LAM Method: A Case Report of Residual Potential Identification Using Local Voltage Derived From Late
Tomoyoshi Morioku1, Yasuyuki Egami2, Yasuharu Matsunaga-Lee2
1Clinical Engineering Technologist, Osaka Rosai Hospital Osaka Japan.
Journal of Arrhythmia
|May 4, 2026
Summary
The Wavefront-like LAM method enhances voltage mapping by maintaining timing consistency and improving the identification of low-voltage and no-voltage areas. This technique helps reveal isolated residual potentials missed by conventional mapping.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular electrophysiology
- Medical imaging analysis
Background:
- Conventional voltage mapping has limitations in differentiating subtle electrical activity.
- Identifying true no-voltage regions and subtle low-voltage areas is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and evaluate the Wavefront-like Local Activation Mapping (LAM) method.
- To assess its ability to provide quantitative local voltage evaluation.
- To improve the differentiation of low-voltage and no-voltage regions in cardiac mapping.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of the Wavefront-like LAM method.
- Preservation of wavefront-based timing consistency.
- Quantitative local voltage evaluation.
Main Results:
- The Wavefront-like LAM method successfully preserves timing consistency.
- It enables improved differentiation between low-voltage and no-voltage regions.
- The method suggests that isolated residual potentials can be identified.
Conclusions:
- Wavefront-like LAM offers enhanced accuracy in voltage mapping.
- It provides a more detailed understanding of cardiac electrical activity.
- This method can aid in identifying subtle abnormalities missed by traditional techniques.
