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Catheter Ablation of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia with an Irrigated Contact Force Sensing Radiofrequency Ablation Catheter
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  • Priya Panday,
  • Douglas Holmes,
  • David Park,
  • Lior Jankelson,
  • Scott Bernstein,
  • Robert Knotts,
  • Alexander Kushnir,
  • Anthony Aizer,
  • Larry Chinitz,
  • Chirag Barbhaiaya
Priya Panday
New York University Leon H Charney Division of Cardiology

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Douglas Holmes
New York University Leon H Charney Division of Cardiology
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David Park
New York University Leon H Charney Division of Cardiology
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Lior Jankelson
New York University Leon H Charney Division of Cardiology
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Scott Bernstein
New York University Leon H Charney Division of Cardiology
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Robert Knotts
New York University Leon H Charney Division of Cardiology
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Alexander Kushnir
New York University Leon H Charney Division of Cardiology
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Anthony Aizer
New York University Leon H Charney Division of Cardiology
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Larry Chinitz
New York University Leon H Charney Division of Cardiology
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Chirag Barbhaiaya
New York University Leon H Charney Division of Cardiology
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Abstract

Introduction: Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) slow pathway modification for catheter ablation of AV nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT) is traditionally performed using a 4mm, non-irrigated (NI) RF ablation catheter. Slow pathway modification using irrigated, contact-force sensing (ICFS) RFA catheters has been described in case reports, but outcomes have not been systematically evaluated. Methods: Acute procedural outcomes of 200 consecutive patients undergoing slow pathway modification for AVNRT were analyzed. An ICFS 3.5mm RFA catheter (ThermoCool SmartTouch STSF, Biosense Webster, Inc.) was utilized in 134 patients, and a 4mm NI RFA catheter (EZ Steer, Biosense Webster, Inc.) was utilized in 66 patients. Electroanatomic maps were retrospectively analyzed in a blinded fashion to determine proximity of ablation lesions to the His region. Results: Baseline characteristics of patients in both groups were similar. Total RF time was significantly lower in the ICFS group compared to the NI group (5.53±4.6 vs. 6.24±4.9 min, p=0.03). Median procedure time was similar in both groups, ICFS 108.0 (87.5-131.5) vs. NI 100.0 (85.0-125.0) min, p=0.2). Ablation was required in closer proximity to the His region in the NI group compared to the ICFS group (14.4 ± 5.9 mm vs, 16.7 ± 6.4 mm, respectively, p=0.01). AVNRT was rendered non-inducible in all patients, and there was no arrhythmia recurrence during follow-up in both groups. Catheter ablation was complicated by AV block in one patient in the NI group. Conclusion: Slow pathway modification for catheter ablation of AVNRT using an irrigated, contact-force sensing RFA catheter is feasible, safe, and may facilitate shorter duration ablation while avoiding ablation in close proximity to the His region.
21 Sep 2022Submitted to Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology
23 Sep 2022Submission Checks Completed
23 Sep 2022Assigned to Editor
25 Sep 2022Reviewer(s) Assigned
01 Oct 2022Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
06 Oct 2022Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
24 Dec 20221st Revision Received
26 Dec 2022Assigned to Editor
26 Dec 2022Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
26 Dec 2022Submission Checks Completed
26 Dec 2022Reviewer(s) Assigned
04 Jan 2023Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
10 Jan 20232nd Revision Received
10 Jan 2023Submission Checks Completed
10 Jan 2023Assigned to Editor
10 Jan 2023Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
10 Jan 2023Reviewer(s) Assigned
22 Jan 2023Editorial Decision: Accept