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Left atrial scarring and conduction velocity dynamics: Rate dependent conduction slowing predicts sites of localized reentrant atrial tachycardias

Honarbakhsh, S; Schilling, RJ; Orini, M; Providencia, R; Finlay, M; Keating, E; Lambiase, PD; ... Hunter, RJ; + view all (2019) Left atrial scarring and conduction velocity dynamics: Rate dependent conduction slowing predicts sites of localized reentrant atrial tachycardias. International Journal of Cardiology , 278 pp. 114-119. 10.1016/j.ijcard.2018.10.072. Green open access

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Abstract

Background Low voltage zones (LVZs) are associated with conduction velocity (CV) slowing. Rate-dependent CV slowing may play a role in reentry mechanisms. Methods Patients undergoing catheter ablation for AT were enrolled. Aim was to assess the relationship between rate-dependent CV slowing and sites of localized reentrant atrial tachycardias (AT). On a bipolar voltage map regions were defined as non-LVZs [≥0.5 mV], LVZs [0.2–0.5 mV] and very-LVZs [<0.2 mV]. Unipolar electrograms were recorded with a 64-pole basket catheter during uninterrupted atrial pacing at four pacing intervals (PIs) during sinus rhythm. CVs were measured between pole pairs along the wavefront path. Sites of rate-dependent CV slowing were defined as exhibiting a reduction in CV between PI = 600 ms and 250 ms of ≥20% more than the mean CV reduction seen between these PIs for that voltage zone. Rate-dependent CV slowing sites were correlated to sites of localized reentrant ATs as confirmed with conventional mapping, entrainment and response to ablation. Results Eighteen patients were included (63 ± 10 years). Mean CV at 600 ms was 1.53 ± 0.19 m/s in non-LVZs, 1.14 ± 0.15 m/s in LVZs, and 0.73 ± 0.13 m/s in very-LVZs respectively (p < 0.001). Rate-dependent CV slowing sites were predominantly in LVZs [0.2–0.5 mV] (74.4 ± 10.3%; p < 0.001). Localized reentrant ATs were mapped to these sites in 81.8% of cases (sensitivity 81.8%, 95% CI 48.2–97.9% and specificity 83.9%, 95% CI 81.8–86.0%). Macro-reentrant or focal ATs were not mapped to sites of rate-dependent CV slowing. Conclusions Rate-dependent CV slowing sites are predominantly confined to LVZs [0.2–0.5 mV] and the resultant CV heterogeneity may promote reentry mechanisms. These may represent a novel adjunctive target for AT ablation.

Type: Article
Title: Left atrial scarring and conduction velocity dynamics: Rate dependent conduction slowing predicts sites of localized reentrant atrial tachycardias
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2018.10.072
Publisher version: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2018.10.072
Language: English
Additional information: This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions.
Keywords: Conduction velocity, Conduction velocity heterogeneity, atrial tachycardia, structural remodeling, catheter ablation
UCL classification: UCL
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Population Health Sciences > Institute of Cardiovascular Science
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Population Health Sciences > Institute of Cardiovascular Science > Clinical Science
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Population Health Sciences > Institute of Cardiovascular Science > Population Science and Experimental Medicine
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Population Health Sciences > Institute of Cardiovascular Science > Population Science and Experimental Medicine > MRC Unit for Lifelong Hlth and Ageing
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Population Health Sciences > Institute of Health Informatics
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10072492
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