Retrospective comparison of the maximum-voltage guided technique using high-resolution electroanatomical mapping technology versus conventional approach for catheter ablation of typical atrial flutter

• Conditions: I48; Atrial fibrillation and flutter

• Registration Number: DRKS00020533
• Lead Sponsor: Klinikum Fürth

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Completion: 2019-10-24
• Study Start: 2020-02-03
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 174

Inclusion Criteria

Typical (CTI dependent) atrial flutter documented in a standard 12 lead surface ECG with given class I indication for curative CTI ablation according to the current guidelines

Exclusion Criteria

previous isthmus ablation, tricuspid valve replacement, bidirectional conduction block not assessable, pregnant or breastfeeding women, abuse of alcohol or drugs

Study & Design

• Study Type: observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
cumulative ablation duration to bidirectional conduction block

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
- applicated radiofrequency energy to bidirectional conduction block [kJ];<br>- procedure duration (sheath placement to its removal) [min];<br>- Efficacy dependent on anatomical factors, such as length and morphology of the CTI;<br>- Efficacy dependent on concomitant diseases, such as diabetes and adiposis;<br>- safety: adverse events;<br>- use of radiation, fluoroscopy time [s], dose area product [cGy*cm^2];