Is local electrogram assessment of unidirectional isthmus block sufficient to predict the acute and long-term success of cavo-tricuspid isthmus ablation?
Our results demonstrate that the acute success rate following typical atrial flutter isthmus ablation using an 8 mm tip catheter with a 150 W generator is high. No complications occurred. Moreover, the documentation of just the clockwise isthmus block using a minimal approach according to local electrogram criteria is a good predictor of the long-term success.
GERD, a chemically induced inflammation, does not affect mucosal SLPI expression in gastroesophageal mucosa.