Anatomic substrate, procedural results, and clinical outcome of ultrasound-guided left atrial-pulmonary vein disconnection for treatment of atrial fibrillation

Am J Cardiol. 2005 Apr 1;95(7):871-5. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2004.12.019.

Abstract

This report summarizes the efficacy, safety, and feasibility of intracardiac ultrasound (ICUS) and local electrographic-guided pulmonary vein (PV)-left atrial disconnection, including the isolation of common PV trunks accomplished in 170 consecutive patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). A left common PV was found in 43% of patients with AF. During a follow-up of 549 +/- 330 days after ablation, the AF-free survival rate was 80% and comparable in paroxysmal and persistent AF. PV stenosis was detected in only 1 asymptomatic patient, who required no intervention.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Atrial Fibrillation / surgery*
  • Catheter Ablation / methods*
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Female
  • Heart Atria / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Atria / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pulmonary Veins / diagnostic imaging
  • Pulmonary Veins / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography