CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/11/08 -- The Heart Rhythm Society presents alive webcast featuring a panel discussion of a catheter ablation for paroxysmalatrialfibrillation procedure utilizing 3-D mapping and rotational intracardiacechocardiography (ICE). Special online resources include an interviewwith David Wiggins, BS, RN, Electrophysiology Technical Specialist at theUniversity of Virginia HealthSystem.CME and CE credit is available for this program.
Expert Faculty
Larry Chinitz, MDNew York University Medical CenterJohn D. Ferguson, MBChBUniversity of Virginia Medical CenterJ. Michael Mangrum, MDUniversity of Virginia Medical CenterDavid Wiggins, BS, RNUniversity of Virginia Health System
Intended Audience
This program is intended for a professional audience, including:
-- Cardiac electrophysiologists-- Cardiac surgeons-- Pediatric electrophysiologists-- Other cardiologists-- Physician Assistants-- Nurse Practitioners-- Registered Nurses-- Members of industry
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:
-- Optimize CT and MRI imaging of the left atrium prior to AF ablation-- Identify the PV ostia and the esophagus with rotational ICE-- Perform registration of 3-D images using rotational ICE-- Validate registration accuracy prior to ablation-- Categorize the advantages, disadvantages, and limitations of 3-D electroanatomical mapping systems-- Identify the benefits and risks of complex ablation procedures
Patient Medical History
The patient is a 52-year-old male with a two-year history of increasedcholesterol and hypertension. The patient began experiencing symptoms ofintermittent palpations in 2006. He described fast, irregular rhythms thatwould last less than one hour. These symptoms continued to become more andmore frequent and finally in September, 2007 it was confirmed by ECG thatthis was Atrial Fibrillation. Holter monitors had shown only PACs and PVCs.Additional work-up included a sleep study in which confirmed sleep apnea.
CPAP and Flecainide were started in November 2007 and the patient showedsignificant improvement. However, in February 2008, the patient continuedto have additional episodes (rapid/irregular rhythms); particularly if hefailed to take a single dose of flecainide. The patient was then referredfor ablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
This program is supported by an educational grant from St. Jude Medical,and is part of the Heart Rhythm Society's AF 360° Initiative.
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