Online measurement of microembolic signal burden by transcranial doppler during catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation - Results of a multicenter trial - University of Regensburg Publication Server

URN to cite this document:: urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-355305
DOI to cite this document:: 10.5283/epub.35530

von Bary, Christian ; Deneke, Thomas ; Arentz, Thomas ; Schade, Anja ; Lehrmann, Heiko ; Fredersdorf, Sabine ; Baldaranov, Dobri ; Maier, Lars ; Schlachetzki, Felix

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Introduction: Left atrial pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is an accepted treatment option for patients with symptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF). This procedure can be complicated by stroke or silent cerebral embolism. Online measurement of microembolic signals (MESs) by transcranial Doppler (TCD) may be useful for characterizing thromboembolic burden during PVI. In this prospective multicenter trial, we investigated the burden, characteristics, and composition of MES during left atrial catheter ablation using a variety of catheter technologies. Materials and methods: PVI was performed in a total of 42 patients using the circular-shaped multielectrode pulmonary vein ablation catheter (PVAC) technology in 23, an irrigated radiofrequency (IRF) in 14, and the cryoballoon (CB) technology in 5 patients. TCD was used to detect the total MES burden and sustained thromboembolic showers (TESs) of >30 s. During TES, the site of ablation within the left atrium was registered. MES composition was classified manually into solid, gaseous, or equivocal by off-line expert assessment. Results: The total MES burden was higher when using IRF compared to CB (2,336 +/- 1,654 vs. 593 +/- 231; p = 0.007) and showed a tendency toward a higher burden when using IRF compared to PVAC (2,336 +/- 1,654 vs. 1,685 +/- 2,255; p = 0.08). TES occurred more often when using PVAC compared to IRF (1.5 +/- 2 vs. 0.4 +/- 1.3; p = 0.04) and most frequently when ablation was performed close to the left superior pulmonary vein (LSPV). Of the MES, 17.004 (23%) were characterized as definitely solid, 13.204 (18%) as clearly gaseous, and 44.366 (59%) as equivocal. Discussion: We investigated the burden and characteristics of MES during left atrial catheter ablation for AF. All ablation techniques applied in this study generated a relevant number of MES. There was a significant difference in total MES burden using IRF compared to CB and a tendency toward a higher burden using IRF compared to PVAC. The highest TES burden was found in the PVAC group, particularly during ablation close to the LSPV. The composition of thromboembolic particles was balanced. The impact of MES, TES, and composition of thromboembolic particles on neurological outcome needs to be evaluated further.

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