An electroanatomical mapping system is a useful tool for complex arrhythmia ablation.
The system reconstructs the precise 3-dimensional chamber of interest with electrical
and anatomical information. There are several technical aspects that physicians should
be aware of to maximize its efficacy. This review provides relevant information on
troubleshooting of the mapping system.
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Abbreviations:
>3D (3-dimensional), AFL (atrial flutter), AT (atrial tachycardia), DP (double potentials), ECG (electrocardiogram), EGM (electrogram), LV (left ventricle/ventricular), RV (right ventricle/ventricular), VT (ventricular tachycardia)To read this article in full you will need to make a payment
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Publication history
Published online: March 29, 2010
Accepted:
March 22,
2010
Received:
February 16,
2010
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