Novel Ultrasound-based Imaging and Global Dipole Density Mapping: Feasibility in Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Novel Ultrasound-based Imaging and Global Dipole Density Mapping: Feasibility in Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
May 18, 2016
Heart Rhythm Society May 2016 Poster PO03 – 106
Julia Moser MD, Jana Nührich MD, Benjamin Schäffer MD, Ruken Özge Akbulak MD, Mario Jularic MD, Christian Eickholt MD, Pawel Kuklik PhD, Christian Meyer MD, PhD, Boris Hoffman MD, PhD, Stephan Willems MD, PhD. Department of Electrophysiology, University Heart Center, University Hospital Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
Conclusions:
- Ultrasound-based imaging and dipole density mapping is feasible in persistent AF.
- It may enable more detailed visualization of propagation patterns and potential therapeutic targets.
- Further clinical studies are needed to determine clinical benefit.