Reducing radiation exposure in an electrophysiology lab with the CARTO-UNIVU™ module

Reducing radiation exposure in an electrophysiology lab with the CARTO-UNIVU™ module

Abstract: Radiofrequency ablation is an effective and safe technique for the treatment of different types of arrhythmias. Radiofrequency ablation is performed using fluoroscopy, a standard navigation guide, which is related to radiation exposure and its well-known harmful effects on patients and laboratory staff. In the last decade, electroanatomic mapping systems have noted a steep development. Despite their indisputable advantages, they do not include information obtained by real-time fluoroscopy. This important limitation is tackled by the new CARTO-UNIVU™ module as it seamlessly combines fluoroscopy images with three-dimensional (3D) electroanatomic mapping into a single accurate 3D view, enabling a pronounced reduction in radiation exposure. We report four cases of our single center first experience of the new CARTO-UNIVU™ module.

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Main Authors: Tinoco,Mariana, Cardoso,Filipa, Leite,Sérgio, Calvo,Lucy, Sanfins,Victor, Ribeiro,Sílvia, Lourenço,António
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Asociación Nacional de Cardiólogos de México A.C. 2022
Online Access:http://www.scielo.org.mx/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2954-38352022000300126
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Summary:Abstract: Radiofrequency ablation is an effective and safe technique for the treatment of different types of arrhythmias. Radiofrequency ablation is performed using fluoroscopy, a standard navigation guide, which is related to radiation exposure and its well-known harmful effects on patients and laboratory staff. In the last decade, electroanatomic mapping systems have noted a steep development. Despite their indisputable advantages, they do not include information obtained by real-time fluoroscopy. This important limitation is tackled by the new CARTO-UNIVU™ module as it seamlessly combines fluoroscopy images with three-dimensional (3D) electroanatomic mapping into a single accurate 3D view, enabling a pronounced reduction in radiation exposure. We report four cases of our single center first experience of the new CARTO-UNIVU™ module.

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