ArticleJournal of arrhythmia2026
Open-Window Mapping for Accessory Pathway Ablation: Influence of Catheter Design on Mapping Performance.
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- Clinical Characteristics and Timing of Accessory Pathway Reconduction During Catheter Ablation of Accessory Pathways.Journal of arrhythmia · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Open-window mapping (OWM) using the extended early-meets-late (EEML) algorithm is widely used for accessory pathway (AP) localization. However, the impact of catheter design on mapping performance and procedural outcomes remains unclear. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 43 consecutive patients undergoing OWM-guided AP ablation. Twenty-four patients were mapped using an 8-spline high-density catheter and 19 using a conventional 5-spline catheter. Mapping characteristics and ablation outcomes were compared. Results: The 8-spline catheter was associated with higher mapping density (7974 [5618-11 017] vs. 2485 [734-12 577] points; Conclusion: Compared with a conventional 5-spline catheter, an 8-spline high-density catheter was associated with improved mapping efficiency and a higher rate of first-pass ablation success. These findings suggest that catheter design may influence procedural performance in OWM-guided AP ablation.
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