Interv Akut Kardiol. 2011;10(3):114-120

Imaging techniques and image integration during radiofrequency catheter

Alan Bulava

Kardiocentrum Nemocnice České Budějovice, a. s.

ablation for atrial fibrillation – survey of literature and our own experience

Radiofrequency catheter ablations (RFCA) for atrial fibrillation (AF) belong to the established non-pharmacological therapy of this

arrhythmia. The goal of the therapy is to create series of circumferential and linear lesions in either left atrium or both atria to eliminate

triggers and perpetuators of AF. We have witnessed an enormous technical and methodological development in this area recently with the

aim to increase efficacy and safety of RFCA for AF. One of such modality is different imaging techniques, which allow for a more precise

definition of the target structures in the atria. This review article summarizes current literary data on the topic and brings also author’s

personal experience in the area of imaging and image integration including the results of the retrospective trial using these methods.

Keywords: radiofrequency catheter ablation, atrial fibrillation, imaging techniques, image integration

Published: June 10, 2011  Show citation