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- Title
Visualizing the unseen: lights and shadows of imaging in the electrophysiology laboratory.
- Authors
Sensi, Francesco De; Penela, Diego; Limbruno, Ugo; Berruezo, Antonio
- Abstract
The article discusses the importance of imaging techniques in the field of electrophysiology, specifically in the context of treating patients through ablation procedures. Advanced imaging techniques such as cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), cardiac computed tomography (CT), and intracardiac echocardiography have allowed electrophysiologists to gain a comprehensive understanding of the anatomical aspects of the heart. These imaging techniques help in visualizing and characterizing scar tissue, identifying pathways for ventricular tachycardias, and guiding catheter placement during procedures. The integration of imaging data into 3D mapping systems used in the electrophysiology lab has shown improvements in procedural efficacy and safety. However, the timing of imaging data acquisition and precise alignment with the electroanatomic map are crucial for the success of this approach.
- Subjects
BODY surface mapping; ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY; ATRIAL flutter; CARDIAC magnetic resonance imaging; MULTIDETECTOR computed tomography; ARRHYTHMIA; MAGNETIC resonance imaging
- Publication
European Heart Journal, 2024, Vol 45, Issue 7, p495
- ISSN
0195-668X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/eurheartj/ehad777