Assistant Professor Cornell University Freeville, New York, United States
Presentation Description / Summary: This presentation will discuss the main principles of three-dimensional electro-anatomical mapping and how this is being performed in horses to identify pro-arrhythmic myocardial substrates and arrhythmia mechanisms. The discussion will include equipment set up, horse preparation, induction and general anesthesia considerations, optimization of patient positioning, anti-coagulation strategies, 3D mapping data acquisition and interpretation of 3D mapping data. Examples of 3D maps from normal horses, horses with heart disease and horses with arrhythmias will be presented and case management discussed.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participant will develop an understanding of the principles of 3D mapping and arrhythmia mechanisms that can be identified when 3D mapping the heart
Upon completion, participant will become familiar with the logistics involved in 3D mapping of the equine heart, in particular the general anesthesia and patient positioning optimization
Upon completion, participant will be able to recognize clinical cases that could benefit from 3D mapping as part of arrhythmia management
