Three-dimensional atrial wall thickness maps to inform catheter ablation procedures for atrial fibrillation

Conclusions Left atrial wall thickness can be measured robustly and efficiently across the whole left atrium using a solution of the Laplace equation over a finite element mesh of the left atrium. Further studies are indicated to determine whether the integration of LAWT maps into pre-existing 3D anatomical mapping systems may provide important anatomical information for guiding radiofrequency ablation.
Source: Europace - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Ablation for atrial fibrillation Source Type: research