In plain language
In 65 patients undergoing atrial or ventricular arrhythmia ablation, an image integration mapping module cut fluoroscopy time and patient dose by about two-thirds without lengthening procedures. Staff dose was not measured, though less fluoroscopy likely lowers exposure for the electrophysiology (EP) team.
At a glance
- Type of study
- Original research, Retrospective cohort study
- Who was studied
- Patients
- Size
- n = 65 patients
- Summary based on
- the abstract
What it found
The image integration module reduced fluoroscopy time in left atrial arrhythmia ablation compared with controls.
Key figures: 5.2 minutes [interquartile range (IQR) 1.9;6.8] vs. 28.2 minutes [IQR 15.3;37.8], P<0.001
Fluoroscopy time was also reduced in ventricular tachycardia (VT) ablation.
Key figures: 9.8 minutes [IQR 4.5;13.1] vs. 25.5 minutes [IQR 14.1;30.9], P = 0.013
Total dose area product was lower with the module for left atrial appendage (LAA) ablation.
Key figures: 2,088 cGy*cm(2) vs. 5,893 cGy*cm(2), P< 0.001
Patient effective dose was lower with the module for LAA and VT ablation.
Key figures: 4.1 vs. 11.8 mSv (LAA, P<0.001); 7.8 vs. 24.7 mSv (VT, P=0.025)
Procedure duration did not change significantly.
Key figures: 174 ± 45 vs. 197 ± 36 minutes, P = 0.083 (LAA)
Limits to keep in mind
Small single-series study with a retrospective, non-randomized historical control group; only patient dose metrics reported, no staff dosimetry.
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Prepared November 3, 2026.