Integration of intracardiac echocardiography and computed tomography during atrial fibrillation ablation: Combining ultrasound contours obtained from the right atrium and ventricular outflow tract

Catheter ablation of outflow tract ventricular arrhythmia with intracardiac echocardiography assistance

“…Since intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) was introduced in the 1980s, technological advances have continued, making it an integral part of various cardiac interventions [7]. In the field of electrophysiology, ICE allows accurate visualization of cardiac structures and continuous monitoring of catheter position, with integration of real-time images and electroanatomic mapping (EAM) [8,9]. In OTVAs, ICE has played an invaluable role in precisely defining the anatomic shell of OTs beyond fluoroscopy and in guiding catheter manipulation in relation to critical structures like the conduction system and coronary arteries.…”

Balancing safety and efficacy of cryoballoon pulmonary vein isolation in the treatment of atrial fibrillation

“…ICE and a CT reconstruction using a 3D mapping system are tested and validated. The results are promising, but further studies must show if it can reduce radiation exposure and improve procedural safety 54 .…”