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Endocardial and epicardial activation maps for three-dimensional perimitral flutter using a three-dimensional mapping system: a case report

ABSTRACT: Abstract

Background

Perimitral flutter (PMF) is a macro-reentrant tachycardia, and mitral isthmus (MI) linear ablation is considered to be the preferable mode of treatment. Additionally, PMF can sometimes develop via epicardial connections, including coronary sinus and vein of Marshall. However, there are no reports of three-dimensional (3D) atrial tachycardia (AT) via the intramural tissue.

Case summary

A 78-year-old man underwent catheter ablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and AT, including pulmonary vein isolation, left atrial posterior wall isolation, superior vena cava isolation, and MI linear ablation in a total of four procedures. However, AT reoccurred, and he underwent a 5th procedure for AT. Although the MI block line was complete in both the endocardial and epicardial voltage maps, AT indicated PMF. The total activation time did not cover all phases of tachycardia cycle length due to the conduction pathway through the intramural muscle/bundles that could not be mapped with the addition of epicardial mapping. The tachycardia was terminated by ablation at the mitral valve annulus in the 2 o’clock position, where the bundles might have been attached.

Discussion

Both endocardial and epicardial activation maps indicated 3D-PMF, whose circuit included the intramural muscle and bundles in a tachycardia circuit. It is necessary to recognize AT, which is involved via intramural tissues.

SUBMITTER: Arai T

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8603243 | biostudies-literature |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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