Applications of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in percutaneous ablation therapy for atrial fibrillation

作者：Chyou Janice Y; Biviano Angelo; Magno Pedro; Garan Hasan; Einstein Andrew J^*

来源：Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology, 2009, 26(1): 47-57.

DOI：10.1007/s10840-009-9404-9

• Ablation
• Angiography
• Arrhythmia
• Computed tomography
• Magnetic resonance imaging

Percutaneous catheter ablation is an established therapy for symptomatic drug-refractory atrial fibrillation (AF). Accurate delineation of relevant anatomy is critical but often challenging and limited in traditional technologies such as intra-procedural fluoroscopy. There has been an increased interest in non-invasive three-dimensional imaging technologies, especially computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), as useful tools for patients undergoing AF ablation. Here, we review applications of CT and MRI before, during, and after AF ablation and highlight areas for future research.

• 出版日期2009-10