scholarly journals Histological Study of the Left Atrial Wall ^|^mdash;A Consideration of the Compound Myocardial Architecture and Potential Durability with Respect to Catheter Ablation in Pulmonary Vein Isolation Procedures^|^mdash;

2010 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 211-219
Author(s):  
Genyo OGAWA ◽  
Shin INOUE ◽  
Taka-aki MATSUYAMA ◽  
Mutsuki MAKINO ◽  
Tetsuo SAKAI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Catheter Ablation ◽  
Pulmonary Vein ◽  
Pulmonary Vein Isolation ◽  
Left Atrial ◽  
Histological Study ◽  
Atrial Wall ◽  
Left Atrial Wall ◽  
Myocardial Architecture

Left Atrial Wall Thickness Variability Measured by CT Scans 
in Patients Undergoing Pulmonary Vein Isolation

2011 ◽  
Vol 22 (11) ◽  
pp. 1232-1236 ◽  
Author(s):  
ROY BEINART ◽  
SUHNY ABBARA ◽  
ANDREW BLUM ◽  
MAROS FERENCIK ◽  
KEVIN HEIST ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Vein ◽  
Pulmonary Vein Isolation ◽  
Wall Thickness ◽  
Left Atrial ◽  
Ct Scans ◽  
Atrial Wall ◽  
Left Atrial Wall ◽  
Thickness Variability

scholarly journals Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Using Vein of Marshall Ethanol Infusion

2021 ◽  
pp. 52-55
Author(s):  
Adi Lador ◽  
Miguel Valderrábano
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Catheter Ablation ◽  
Left Atrium ◽  
Pulmonary Vein ◽  
Pulmonary Vein Isolation ◽  
Left Atrial ◽  
Atrial Fibrillation Ablation ◽  
Autonomic Nerves ◽  
Ethanol Infusion ◽  
Mitral Isthmus

Catheter ablation has become a cornerstone treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF). Pulmonary vein isolation is the accepted approach for paroxysmal AF ablation, but it is less effective for persistent AF. The vein of Marshall (VOM) is located in the epicardial left atrium and can be a source of AF triggers as well as a tract for autonomic nerves. It directly communicates with the underlying myocardium, including the left atrial ridge and the posterior mitral isthmus. This review discusses the latest evidence regarding the mechanisms, procedural aspects, and outcomes of VOM ethanol infusion when used as an adjunct to pulmonary vein isolation in patients with persistent AF.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document