Abstract

Increased peak luminal esophageal temperature (LET) is associated with increased risk of esophageal injury after left atrial posterior wall (LAPW) ablation. The magnitude, distribution, and risk factors of LET increase with high-power short-duration (HPSD) LAPW ablation are not well understood. The purpose of this study was to describe the spatial and temporal characteristics of LET changes associated with HPSD LAPW radiofrequency (RF) ablation. LET was sampled at 20 Hz using a 12-point esophageal temperature monitor (CIRCA S-CATH; Circa Scientific, Inc) in 16 patients undergoing LAPW ablation. Esophageal temperature sensor position and lesion locations were recorded using an electroanatomic mapping system with fluoroscopic integration (CARTO 3, CARTOUNIVU; Biosense Webster, Inc). Point-by-point LAPW ablation was performed at 50 W for 6 seconds. The first 20 LAPW lesions were individually analyzed in each patient. LET increase ≥4°C (8 lesions: max LET 5.8°C), 2°-4°C (34 lesions), and 1°-2°C (58 lesions) occurred at 9 ± 2 mm, 8 ± 2 mm, and 13 ± 2 mm from sensors, respectively. Lesions placed >20 mm from a temperature sensor did not result in an LET increase ≥2°C. Temperature resolution to within 1°C of baseline occurred ∼60 seconds after cessation of RF application. Consecutive lesions resulting in additive heating of at least 1°C occurred in 17 lesion pairs with an interlesion distance of 9 ± 4 mm and interlesion time of 21 ± 4 seconds. HPSD LAPW ablation can result in severe esophageal temperature increases. Significant LET increase will be undetected when lesions are >20 mm away from a temperature sensor. Additive LET increase was observed with consecutive lesions placed <20 mm apart within 60 seconds.

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