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ArticleThe Journal of innovations in cardiac rhythm management2026

Advanced Electroanatomic Mapping with the TriDeca™ Catheter in Left Ventricular Assist Device-associated Ventricular Tachycardia: A Report of Two Cases.

Chandler O' Leary, Alexander Bosley, Ali Saad Al-Shammari, Shahman Shabab, Robert Spalding, Haider Al Taii

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Article in The Journal of innovations in cardiac rhythm management, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Chandler O' LearyDepartment of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.
Alexander BosleyDepartment of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.
Ali Saad Al-ShammariDepartment of Internal Medicine, Baghdad Teaching Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq.
Shahman ShababDepartment of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.
Robert SpaldingCardiac Ablation Solutions, Abbott Laboratories, Houston, TX, USA.
Haider Al TaiiDepartment of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.

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Abstract

Ventricular tachycardia (VT) in patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) poses significant procedural challenges for catheter ablation due to altered cardiac anatomy, mechanical interference, and hemodynamic instability. High-density (HD) mapping technologies may improve procedural efficacy and safety in this complex population. We present two cases of drug-refractory monomorphic VT in patients supported by HeartMate 3™ LVADs (Abbott, Chicago, IL, USA), successfully managed using the TriDeca™ HD linear mapping catheter (Stereotaxis, St. Louis, MO, USA). In both cases, precise localization of slow conduction zones and targeted substrate ablation resulted in sustained arrhythmia suppression without recurrence during follow-up. These cases highlight the value of advanced mapping systems in overcoming LVAD-related limitations and optimizing ablation outcomes.

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Catheter ablationhigh-density mappingLVADTriDeca catheterventricular tachycardia

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PMID42137498
PMCPMC13171082

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