Total n=19
CS angiography with LIMA catheter 19 (100%)
Balloon size, mm 2.0 (1.5-2.0)
Volume of ethanol injected, ml 4.0 (3.0-6.0)
Rhythm during VOM-EI
Sinus rhythm
3 (16%)
Atrial fibrillation
3 (16%)
Atrial flutter
12 (63%)
Termination to sinus rhythm during VOM-EI
4 (33%)
Cycle length prolongation during VOM-EI
3 (25%)
Paced rhythm
1 (5%)
Radiofrequency ablation of mitral isthmus line before VOM-EI 8 (42%)
Mitral isthmus block with VOM-EI 7 (37%)
Radiofrequency ablation of mitral isthmus line after VOM-EI 12 (63%)
Other Radiofrequency ablation targets during VOM-EI procedure
Pulmonary vein isolation
11 (58%)
Roof line
8 (42%)
Defragmentation in left atrium
1 (5%)
Superior vena cava isolation
2 (11%)
Cavotricuspid isthmus line
4 (21%)
Adverse events
Pericarditis
1 (5%)
Minor pericardial effusion
3 (16%)
VOM dissection
2 (11%)
Symptomatic sinus arrest
1 (5%)