Comparison of results of an 8-mm split-tip versus a 4-mm tip ablation catheter to perform radiofrequency ablation of type I atrial flutter

Authors
Rodriguez, LM Nabar, A Timmermans, C Wellens, HJJ
Citation
Lm. Rodriguez et al., Comparison of results of an 8-mm split-tip versus a 4-mm tip ablation catheter to perform radiofrequency ablation of type I atrial flutter, AM J CARD, 85(1), 2000, pp. 109
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Cardiovascular & Hematology Research
Journal title
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
ISSN journal
00029149 → ACNP
Volume
85
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0002-9149(20000101)85:1<109:COROA8>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
Thirty consecutive patients with type I atrial flutter were randomized to u ndergo radiofrequency ablation using an 8-mm split-tip versus a 4-mm tip ca theter. Procedural success was high in both groups (100% vs 93%). However, requirement of a fewer number of radiofrequency pulses and fluoroscopy time suggests superiority of the 8-mm split-tip over the 4-mm tip ablation cath eter.