Kay Weipert1, Malte Kuniss1, Thomas Neumann2. 1. Abteilung für Kardiologie/Elektrophysiologie, Kerckhoff-Klinik, Benekestr. 2-8, 61231, Bad Nauheim, Deutschland. 2. Abteilung für Kardiologie/Elektrophysiologie, Kerckhoff-Klinik, Benekestr. 2-8, 61231, Bad Nauheim, Deutschland. t.neumann@kerckhoff-klinik.de.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: CardioInsight™ is a noninvasive three-dimensional mapping system technology which offers a unique method for arrhythmia characterization and localization. With a 252-lead ECG vest on the patient's torso and a noncontrast CT scan, epicardial potentials are detected and by means of reconstruction algorithms activation and phase maps are created, offering a deeper understanding of localization and mechanisms of arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation without the need for an endocardial catheter. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The system has proven to be accurate and applicable in the clinical setting of accessory pathways, premature ventricular contractions (PVC), atrial tachycardias and atrial fibrillation. Beat-to-beat analysis offers detection and thus a therapeutic approach for arrhythmias which occur only paroxysmally such as supraventricular extrasystoles, atrial bursts or PVCs. Another advantage is the simultaneous display of various heart chambers such as the left and right atrium. However, major multicenter prospective randomized data are still lacking. CONCLUSION: If in the future noninvasive mapping could be achieved with MRI and if the technology was compatible with invasive mapping systems so that catheter positioning and noninvasive maps can be merged, the authors believe that this would represent a new dimension of mapping technology and ablation strategy of arrhythmias.
BACKGROUND: CardioInsight™ is a noninvasive three-dimensional mapping system technology which offers a unique method for arrhythmia characterization and localization. With a 252-lead ECG vest on the patient's torso and a noncontrast CT scan, epicardial potentials are detected and by means of reconstruction algorithms activation and phase maps are created, offering a deeper understanding of localization and mechanisms of arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation without the need for an endocardial catheter. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The system has proven to be accurate and applicable in the clinical setting of accessory pathways, premature ventricular contractions (PVC), atrial tachycardias and atrial fibrillation. Beat-to-beat analysis offers detection and thus a therapeutic approach for arrhythmias which occur only paroxysmally such as supraventricular extrasystoles, atrial bursts or PVCs. Another advantage is the simultaneous display of various heart chambers such as the left and right atrium. However, major multicenter prospective randomized data are still lacking. CONCLUSION: If in the future noninvasive mapping could be achieved with MRI and if the technology was compatible with invasive mapping systems so that catheter positioning and noninvasive maps can be merged, the authors believe that this would represent a new dimension of mapping technology and ablation strategy of arrhythmias.
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