Body surface mapping for localization of accessory pathways in WPW syndrome

Harlan R. Grogin, Mary L. Stanley, Susan Eisenberg, B. Milan Horacek, Michael D. Lesh

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Abstract

Although body surface mapping (BSM) has been shown to be a useful noninvasive method to estimate accessory pathway (AP) location, fine distinction between adjacent sites has not been reported. The authors used a computer model to generate new criteria in assessing BSM patterns. These criteria were then prospectively used to predict the site of successful radiofrequency energy catheter ablation in 55 patients. Criteria included the location of the peak minimum, the slope of the line connecting the peak extrema, the slope of the septal zero isopotential contour lines on the right back, and the ratio of the slope of the extrema to the slope of the septal lines. It was possible to accurately predict the site of 49/55 (89%) APs, including separating right from left posteroseptal and free wall from septal APs. Intermediate septal pathway patterns.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - Computers in Cardiology, CIC 1992
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages255-258
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)0818635525, 9780818635526
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1992
Event1992 IEEE Conference on Computers in Cardiology, CIC 1992 - Durham, United States
Duration: Oct 11 1992Oct 14 1992

Publication series

NameProceedings - Computers in Cardiology, CIC 1992

Conference

Conference1992 IEEE Conference on Computers in Cardiology, CIC 1992
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDurham
Period10/11/9210/14/92

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 1992 IEEE.

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Health Informatics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Biomedical Engineering

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