Novel rectangular biphasic and monophasic waveforms delivered by a radiofrequency-powered defibrillator compared with conventional capacitor-based waveforms in transvenous cardioversion of atrial fibrillation

To investigate the feasibility and efficacy of novel low-tilt biphasic waveforms in transvenous cardioversion of atrial fibrillation (AF), delivered by a radiofrequency-powered defibrillator. The investigation was performed in three phases in an animal model of AF: a feasibility and efficacy study (...

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Published in:Europace (London, England) England), 2006-10, Vol.8 (10), p.873-880
Main Authors: Walsh, Simon J, Manoharan, Ganesh, Escalona, Omar J, Santos, Jose, Evans, Noel, Anderson, John McC, Stevenson, Mike, Allen, J Desmond, Adgey, A A Jennifer
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Atrial Fibrillation - therapy
Defibrillators
Equipment Design
Swine
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Summary:To investigate the feasibility and efficacy of novel low-tilt biphasic waveforms in transvenous cardioversion of atrial fibrillation (AF), delivered by a radiofrequency-powered defibrillator. The investigation was performed in three phases in an animal model of AF: a feasibility and efficacy study (in 10 adult Large White Landrace swine), comparison with low-tilt monophasic and standard capacitor-based waveforms, and an assessment of sequential shocks delivered over several pathways (in 15 adult Suffolk sheep). Defibrillation electrodes were positioned transvenously under fluoroscopic control in the high lateral right atrium and distal coronary sinus. When multiple defibrillation pathways were tested, a third electrode was also attached to the lower interatrial septum. The electrodes were then connected to a radiofrequency (RF)-powered defibrillator or a standard defibrillator. After confirmation of successful induction of sustained AF, defibrillation was attempted. Percentage success was calculated from the effects of all shocks delivered to all the animals within each set of experiments. Of the low-tilt (RF) biphasic waveforms delivered during internal atrial cardioversion, 100% success was achieved with a 6/6 ms 100/-50 V waveform (1.45+/-0.01 J). This waveform was similar in efficacy to low-tilt (RF) monophasic waveforms (88 vs. 92% success, 1.58+/-0.01 vs. 2.67+/-0.03 J; P=NS; delivered energy 41% lower) and superior to equivalent voltage standard monophasic (50% success, 0.67+/-0.00 J; P
ISSN:1099-5129
1532-2092
DOI:10.1093/europace/eul086