Feasibility and safety of a three-dimensional anatomic map–guided transseptal puncture for left-sided catheter ablation procedures

Abstract: Aims
Transseptal puncture (TP) for left-sided catheter ablation procedures is routinely performed under fluoroscopic or echocardiographic guidance [transoesophageal echocardiography (TEE) or intracardiac echocardiography (ICE)], although three-dimensional (3D) mapping systems are readily available in most electrophysiology laboratories. Here, we sought to assess the feasibility and safety of a right atrial (RA) 3D map–guided TP.

Methods and results
In 104 patients, 3D RA mapping was performed to identify the fossa ovalis (FO) using the protrusion technique. The radiofrequency transseptal needle was visualized and navigated to the desired potential FO-TP site. Thereafter, the interventionalist was unblinded to TEE and the potential FO-TP site was reassessed regarding its convenience and safety. After TP, the exact TP site was documented using a 17-segment-FO model. Reliable identification of the FO was feasible in 102 patients (98%). In these, 114 3D map–guided TP attempts were performed, of which 96 (84%) patients demonstrated a good position and 18 (16%) an adequate position after TEE unblinding. An out-of-FO or dangerous position did not occur. A successful 3D map–guided TP was performed in 110 attempts (97%). Four attempts (3%) with adequate positions were aborted in order to seek a more convenient TP site. The median time from RA mapping until the end of the TP process was 13 (12–17) min. No TP-related complications occurred. Ninety-eight TP sites (85.1%) were in the central portion or in the inner loop of the FO.

Conclusion
A 3D map–guided TP is feasible and safe. It may assist to decrease radiation exposure and the need for TEE/ICE during left-sided catheter ablation procedures

Location
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
Extent
Online-Ressource
Language
Englisch
Notes
Europace. - 25, 3 (2023) , 1126-1134, ISSN: 1532-2092

Event
Veröffentlichung
(where)
Freiburg
(who)
Universität
(when)
2023

DOI
10.1093/europace/euac262
URN
urn:nbn:de:bsz:25-freidok-2327070
Rights
Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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