Abstract

Traditional anatomically guided ablation and attempts to perform electrogram-guided atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation (CFAE, DF, and FIRM) have not been shown to be sufficient treatment for persistent AF. Using biatrial high-density electrophysiologic mapping in a canine rapid atrial pacing model of AF, we systematically investigated the relationship of electrogram morphology recurrence (EMR) (Rec% and CLR) with established AF electrogram parameters and tissue characteristics. Rec% correlates with stability of rotational activity and with the spatial distribution of parasympathetic nerve fibers. These results have indicated that EMR may therefore be a viable therapeutic target in persistent AF.

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