Open AccessComparison of the predictive accuracy of four different ECG algorithms in identification of true ablation site for the idiopathic right ventricular outflow tract tachycardias
Author(s) -
Selcuk Mehmet Timur,
Balci Kevser Gülcihan,
Maden Orhan,
Selcuk Hatice,
Vicdan Murat,
Kalender Erol,
Balci Mustafa Mücahit
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
annals of noninvasive electrocardiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.494
H-Index - 48
eISSN - 1542-474X
pISSN - 1082-720X
DOI - 10.1111/anec.12529
Subject(s) - medicine , algorithm , ventricular outflow tract , cardiology , tachycardia , ventricular tachycardia , ablation , catheter ablation , radiofrequency catheter ablation , radiofrequency ablation , computer science
Background We aimed to investigate the accuracy of four algorithms in prediction of right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) tachycardias in patients who successfully underwent radiofrequency catheter ablation. Methods Four algorithms; two with easy‐applicability and having a memorable design (Dixit and Joshi), and two with more complex and detailed design (Ito and Zhang) were compared according to the predictive accuracy. Results Among 99 patients (mean age 36.5 ± 8.5 years, 39.4% male), there were 51 (51.5%) septal‐located and 48 (48.5%) free‐wall located RVOT tachycardia. Comparison of the predictive accuracy of the algorithms showed that Zhang (91.9%) was the best algorithm for prediction of either septal or free‐wall located tachycardia. The second best algorithm was the Ito (77.7%) compared to Dixit (75.8%) and Joshi (70.7%). Conclusion In patients with RVOT tachycardia, algorithms with a detailed design may predict the arrhythmia location better than the easy‐applicable algorithms.