First Latin American Experience of Mapping and Ablation with a Non-Fluoroscopic Anatomo-Electromagnetic System

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Abstract

In this paper we presente a brief introduction to a new non-fluoroscopic mapping and ablation system, named CARTO^®. This multisite anatomo-electromagnetic system has recently been introduced in Argentina. We describe our experience and methodological approach with the first five patients (2 of counter-clockwise atrial flutter, 1 case of clockwise atrial flutter, 1 case of atrial tachycardia and 1 case of AV nodal reentry). The system allows to associate electrophysiologic data with endocardial geometric information. As a result, visualization of the three dimensional maps generated facilitates the understanding of the arrhythmia mechanism and its relationship with the different anatomic structures. The anatomo-electromagnetic system (CARTO^®) appears to be safe and efficient to assess the mechanism of supraventricular arrhythmias and the anatomical structures involved, allowing successful ablation.