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Catheter-based three-dimensional electrogram acquisition and analysis system

W G Fisher1, J F Swartz

  • 1Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland.

Journal of Electrocardiology
|January 1, 1993
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Three-dimensional electrograms (3D-EGMs) improve accessory pathway (AP) ablation site identification. Polarity reversal in 3D-EGMs accurately locates free wall APs, aiding successful ablation.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Electrophysiology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Conventional electrograms (EGMs) have limited accuracy for accessory pathway (AP) ablation site localization.
  • Improved methods are needed to precisely identify APs for successful radiofrequency ablation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of computer-generated three-dimensional electrograms (3D-EGMs) for localizing accessory pathways (APs).
  • To determine if 3D-EGMs enhance the positive predictive value for successful AP ablation compared to conventional methods.

Main Methods:

  • Signal-averaged endocardial bipolar EGMs were recorded and time-aligned to a myocardial reference.
  • Up to 15 EGMs were used to create a 3D-EGM of atrial activation along the atrioventricular ring.
  • 3D-EGMs were analyzed for polarity reversal patterns to identify AP insertion sites in patients undergoing ablation.

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Main Results:

  • A characteristic retrograde atrial 3D-EGM polarity reversal identified AP insertion sites in free wall locations with 97% sensitivity and 72% positive predictive value.
  • Posteroseptal APs showed polarity reversal but were preceded by coronary sinus activation, requiring cautious interpretation.
  • 3D-EGM polarity reversal demonstrated high sensitivity and positive predictive value for left and right free wall AP ablation sites.

Conclusions:

  • Three-dimensional electrogram polarity reversal is a sensitive and specific marker for locating free wall accessory pathways.
  • This technique improves the accuracy of accessory pathway ablation site identification, particularly for left and right free wall APs.
  • Caution is advised when interpreting 3D-EGM findings for posteroseptal accessory pathways due to unique activation patterns.