Collision mapping enables accurate localization of the slow pathway in Atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia

https://doi.org/10.1007/s00392-024-02526-y

Timm Seewöster (Leipzig)1, P. Dilk (Leipzig)1, S. Nedios (Leipzig)2, A. Bollmann (Leipzig)1, S. Oebel (Leipzig)1, F. Lindemann (Leipzig)3, M. Feher (Lübeck)4, K. Bode (Leipzig)1

1Herzzentrum Leipzig - Universität Leipzig Rhythmologie Leipzig, Deutschland; 2Herzzentrum Leipzig - Universität Leipzig Klinik für Innere Medizin/Kardiologie Leipzig, Deutschland; 3Herzzentrum Leipzig - Universität Leipzig Elektrophysiologie Leipzig, Deutschland; 4Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein Med. Klinik II / Kardiologie, Elektrophysiologie Lübeck, Deutschland

 

Introduction:

Atrioventricular Node Reentry Tachycardia (AVNRT) is commonly treated with catheter ablation, with high success and low complication rates. However a small risk of complete AV block still remains. Recent studies could show that using collision map is a feasible approach in mapping the slow pathway.

The aim of the current study is to show a reduction of the total ablation points needed to modify/ablate the slow pathway using the collision mapping compared to conventional 3D mapping guided slow pathway modulation/ablation and therefore minimize the risk of a complete heart block.

Methods:

Patients diagnosed with AVNRT (n = 24) underwent collision mapping for slow pathway identification, compared to a historical cohort (n=76) using conventional mapping.

For collision mapping a dynamic visualization of atrial propagation during sinus rhythm was condcted. Two propagation fronts were observed to collide at the triangle of Koch, one propagation through the slow and one through the fast pathway. The designated collision zone was considered ideal for catheter ablation (Figure 1). The endpoint after ablation in both groups was non-inducibility of AVNRTs.

Results:

After propensity score matching the collision mapping group needed significantly fewer ablation impulses (2 (IQR 1 - 5) vs. 6 (IQR 2,5 - 11,5) p = 0.002) and shorter ablation time (p < 0.001) compared to the conventional group (Table 1). No significant differences were observed in procedure time (p = 0.209), fluoroscopy time (p = 0.296), or dose area product (p = 0.391).

Conclusion:

Collision Mapping in AVNRT ablation showed a notable reduction in ablation points, suggesting enhanced procedural efficiency and safety.





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