ISSN: 1885-5857 Impact factor 2023 7.2
Vol. 69. Num. 6.
Pages 595-605 (June 2016)

Update: cardiac imaging (v)
Cardiovascular Imaging in the Electrophysiology Laboratory

Imagen cardiovascular en la sala de electrofisiología

Laura SanchisSusanna PratMarta Sitges

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Abstract

In recent years, rapid technological advances have allowed the development of new electrophysiological procedures that would not have been possible without the parallel development of imaging techniques used to plan and guide these procedures and monitor their outcomes. Ablation of atrial fibrillation is among the interventions with the greatest need for imaging support. Echocardiography allows the appropriate selection of patients and the detection of thrombi that would contraindicate the intervention; cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography are also essential in planning this procedure, by allowing a detailed anatomical study of the pulmonary veins. In addition, in cardiac resynchronization therapy, echocardiography plays a central role in both patient selection and, later, in device adjustment and in assessing the effectiveness of the technique. More recently, ablation of ventricular tachycardias has been established as a treatment option; this would not be possible without planning using an imaging study such as cardiac magnetic resonance imaging of myocardial scarring.

Keywords

Cardiovascular imaging
Electrophysiology
Ablation
Echocardiography

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