3D mapping & Catheter Ablation (3D RF ablation)

  1. Home
  2. Services
  3. 3D mapping & Catheter Ablation

3D mapping & Catheter Ablation
(3D RF ablation)

(EnSite system, CARTO system)

3D RF ablation is usually performed with the help of advanced 3D electroanatomical mapping system. 3D mapping creates a multidimensional image of the heart’s anatomy. In 3D RF ablation, a form of RF energy is used to burn short-circuits after 3D mapping of heart chambers. Burning of short-circuits put an end to arrhythmias that originated at the problematic site.

Sometimes, the electric current of the heart travels the same pathways repeatedly creating electrical “short circuit” that disturbs normal heart rhythm. The most effective treatment is to destroy the heart tissue housing the short circuit. This procedure is called catheter ablation (RF ablation).

3D mapping & Catheter Ablation (3D RF ablation)

3D Catheter ablation procedure

3D Catheter ablation is a key hole procedure and performed in a same way as mentioned in EP study and 2D RF ablation. An 3D catheter ablation is a technique where flexible wires (catheter electrodes) are passed through a vein in your groin and carefully placed at specific positions within your heart to record the electrical signals.

Once the catheter reaches the heart, electrodes at the tip of the catheter gather data and a variety of electrical measurements are made. 3D geometry of heart chambers will be generated by 3D mapping system. The 3D mapping data pinpoints the location causing the arrhythmia. Once the location of arrhythmia short-circuit is confirmed, energy is used to destroy that tissue, ending the disturbance of electric current flow through the heart and restoring a healthy heart rhythm.

Who needs 3D catheter ablation (3D RF ablation)?

Many people have abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) that cannot be controlled with medications. Long term medications may sometimes cause side effects. Patient’s compliance for taking medications regularly may be the issue. Some patients can not or do not wish to take life-long antiarrhythmic medications because of side effects that interfere with their quality of life. Catheter ablation is the best treatment modality in all such situations.
3D RF ablation is especially useful for complex heart rhythm problems. patients who had undergone 3D catheter ablation have reported improvements in their ability to work, exercise and take on physical activities.

Complex heart rhythm problems (which needs 3D RF ablation) include following arrhythmias:

  • 1. Atrial fibrillation
  • 2. Atrial flutter
  • 3. Atrial tachycardia
  • 4. Idiopathic Ventricular tachycardia
  • 5. Scar related Ventricular tachycardia
  • 6. Ventricular premature contractions (VPCs)
3D Mapping & RF Ablation

Have any Question?

We are here with answer...

Know More