Auto reference vector: a novel method for mapping atrial fibrillation
ARV mapping enables reliable identification of organized AF activation patterns, particularly in patients with prior ablation. Targeted ablation of ARV-identified focal sources effectively suppresses AF. Further studies are warranted to validate the long-term efficacy of this strategy.
Authors
- Akira Shinoda
- Yoshio Furukawa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0135-8306)
- Tetsuro Takase (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2183-7155)
- Akifumi Mitsushima
- Tasuku Morimoto
Institutions
- Ichinomiya Municipal City Hospital (JP)
- Ichinomiya Kenshin College (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
- Published
- 2026-03-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fcvm.2026.1719071
- Primary Topic
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00