Abstract 18165: Fluoroscopic-Free Ablation with 3D Imaging: Immediate Procedural Success and Complications

Introduction: Ablation is a curative procedure for many supra-ventricular tachycardia’s. Classically, fluoroscopic imaging has been used to guide catheter placement and ablation. Prolonged radiation exposure from complicated or repeat ablation may increase the lifetime risk of cancer through stochastic effects, particularly in young patients and healthcare providers. In addition, protective lead aprons and vests required for healthcare providers and can result in physical injury from extended, repeated use. Use of 3D electro-anatomical navigation systems has significantly reduced the amount of fluoroscopy used for ablation. We extended this further by using of 3D navigation systems in a complete fluoro-free (FF) ablation. Here, we report safety and efficacy of this technique in a large patient cohort. Methods: From February, 2010 - March, 2013 all ablations performed FF at a single academic medical center were enrolled in an ablation registry. Patient and procedural characteristics for each ablation were ...