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Catheter ablation of typical atrial flutter improves cardiac chamber size and function

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

Abstract Introduction Cavo-tricuspid isthmus (CTI) dependent atrial flutter (AFL) is one of the most common atrial arrhythmias involving the right atrium (RA) for which radiofrequency catheter ablation has been widely used as a therapy of choice. There was a significant reduction in left atrial volume index (82.74 ± 28.5

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The positive F wave in lead V1 of typical atrial flutter is caused by activation of the right atrial appendage: Insight from mapping during entrainment from the right atrial appendage

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

The positive F wave in lead V1 changed during entrainment from the right atrial appendage (RAA) during typical atrial flutter (AFL). Abstract Introduction Typical atrial flutter (AFL) is a macroreentrant tachycardia in which intracardiac conduction rotates counterclockwise around the tricuspid annulus.

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Very high?power short?duration catheter ablation for treatment of cardiac arrhythmias: Insights from the FAST and FURIOUS study series

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

Abstract The QDOT MICRO™ Catheter is a novel open-irrigated contact force-sensing radiofrequency ablation catheter. It offers very high-power short-duration (vHPSD) ablation with 90 W for 4 s to improve safety and efficacy of catheter ablation procedures.

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A novel ablation strategy for recurrent atrial fibrillation: Fractionated signal area in the atrial muscle ablation 1?year follow?up

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

FAAM ablation successfully decreased the recurrence rate of atrial tachyarrhythmia compared with conventional non-PV foci ablation. Abstract Introduction Treatment of recurrent atrial fibrillation (AF) is sometimes challenging due to non-pulmonary vein (PV) foci. The RHYTHMIA system was used to perform all the procedures.

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Care for Atrial Fibrillation and Outcomes in Rural Versus Urban Communities in the United States: A Systematic and Narrative Review

Journal of the American Heart Association

PubMed was queried for entries on AF and rurality: (atrial fibrillation OR atrial flutter) AND (rural OR urban OR rurality OR metro OR metropolitan) AND (united states OR US OR U.S.) The search identified 395 total articles. After screening, 14 relevant articles were included in the review.

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A fascinating electrophysiology case. What is this wide complex tachycardia, and how best to manage it?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

The ECG was interpreted as showing atrial flutter with 2:1 conduction. The heart rate could be compatible with that of a 2:1 conducted atrial flutter. Also, lead I could give the initial impression of showing flutter waves. After atrial rhythm/SR was restored the patient slowly improved.

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ECG Blog #368 — Why So Fast?

Ken Grauer, MD

PEARL # 3: Atrial Flutter with 1:1 AV conduction is rare! Since the rate of atrial activity with flutter in adults is most often very close to 300 /minute ( ie, usual range for atrial activity ~250-350/minute ) — AFlutter with 2:1 AV conduction typically results in a regular ventricular rate of ~140-160/minute.

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