title: Electroanatomical mapping of atrial fibrillation: Review of the current techniques and advances.
abstract: The number of atrial fibrillation (AF) catheter ablations performed annually has been increasing exponentially in the western countries in the last few years. This is clearly related to technological advancements, which have greatly contributed to the improvements in catheter ablation of AF. In particular, state-of-the-art electroanatomical mapping systems have greatly facilitated mapping processes and have enabled complex AF ablation strategies. In this review, we outline contemporary and upcoming electroanatomical key technologies focusing on new mapping tools and strategies in the context of AF catheter ablation.
authors.affiliation: University of Leipzig - Heart Center, Department of Electrophysiology, Leipzig, Germany.
authors.forename: Sascha
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rolf
authors.affiliation: University of Leipzig - Heart Center, Department of Electrophysiology, Leipzig, Germany.
authors.forename: Gerhard
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Hindricks
authors.affiliation: University of Leipzig - Heart Center, Department of Electrophysiology, Leipzig, Germany.
authors.forename: Philipp
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Sommer
authors.affiliation: University of Leipzig - Heart Center, Department of Electrophysiology, Leipzig, Germany.
authors.forename: Sergio
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Richter
authors.affiliation: University of Leipzig - Heart Center, Department of Electrophysiology, Leipzig, Germany.
authors.forename: Arash
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Arya
authors.affiliation: University of Leipzig - Heart Center, Department of Electrophysiology, Leipzig, Germany.
authors.forename: Andreas
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bollmann
authors.affiliation: University of Leipzig - Heart Center, Department of Electrophysiology, Leipzig, Germany.
authors.forename: Jedrzej
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kosiuk
authors.affiliation: University of Leipzig - Heart Center, Department of Electrophysiology, Leipzig, Germany.
authors.forename: Emmanuel
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Koutalas