Mikhaylov E, Szili-Torok T, Abramov M, Lebedev D. Ablation of left atrial tachycardia with cycle length alternans after atrial fibrillation ablation: significance of fractionated electrogram mapping.
J Electrocardiol 2010;
44:164-70. [PMID:
21168148 DOI:
10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2010.11.002]
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Atrial tachycardia (AT) with cycle length alternans occurring after atrial fibrillation ablation has not been previously described.
METHODS
Among 66 patients with left AT, stable AT with 2 alternating cycles was registered in 5 cases. Activation mapping of both alternating cycles was performed in all 5 patients. Entrainment and fractionated electrogram mappings were also carried out.
RESULTS
Among 10 AT cycles, activation maps suggested underlying mechanism of 5 cycles (50%) in 3 patients. Entrainment pacing was helpful in 2 patients (confirmed mechanism of 2 AT cycles). Catheter ablation successfully terminated AT in all 5 patients: ablation of sites with fractionated potentials in 4 patients and mitral isthmus ablation in 1 patient.
CONCLUSION
Consecutive activation mapping of both AT cycles is feasible for mechanism determination in some patients. The results of our small study suggest that fractionated electrogram-guided ablation might be a reasonable approach for termination of this type of AT.
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