Novel simultaneous mapping technique to treat multifocal atrial tachycardia

Abstract

Although a high-resolution three-dimensional mapping system has made it possible to treat complicated atrial tachyarrhythmia (AT), there remain cases that are difficult to diagnose and treat. However, when multiple different ATs alternately appear, mapping and diagnosis of those are more difficult. Parallel mapping module is well known as a good option to simultaneously map two or more different ATs when they alternately appear. When performing parallel mapping of two different ATs, one bipolar signal of the reference catheter is used as a timing reference and a cycle length filter is used for differentiating AT1, AT2, and others, including sinus rhythm, fusion beats, or catheter-induced premature atrial complex. Therefore, it has some limitations for differentiating multifocal ATs. We present a case wherein multifocal ATs were successfully eliminated by combining parallel mapping module and dual-chamber intra-cardiac pattern matching technique that we have previously reported.

Learning objective: ▪Parallel mapping is a useful tool when two or more tachycardias alternately occur; however, it has some limitations.▪Dual-chamber intra-cardiac pattern matching technique, which combines right atrial and coronary sinus potentials, provides better discrimination than coronary sinus reference alone.▪By combining parallel mapping and dual-chamber intra-cardiac pattern matching, two or more atrial tachycardias could be automatically and simultaneously mapped.

Keywords: Atrial tachycardia; Automated technique; Catheter ablation; Mapping technique; Multiple foci.