Unique to Acutus’ full chamber non-contact mapping technology, which is capable of mapping individual beats in real-time, the AcQTrack mapping algorithm is engineered to automatically identify and analyze the presence of three abnormal conduction patterns (focal, partial-rotational and irregular) often associated with atrial fibrillation (AF). In clinical trials such as UNCOVER AF, when three to four of these abnormal conduction patterns were targeted for ablation, patients were nine times more likely to be in sinus rhythm after one year.1 AcQTrack functions as an innovative tool that can fit seamlessly into electrophysiologists’ diagnostic workflows and aid in their visual assessment of propagation history maps. Acutus will commence the rollout of AcQMap 8 immediately, update its current installed base of consoles and integrate AcQMap 8 into all new installations.
“We’re seeing more and more clearly that the triggers and drivers for some of the most complex atrial arrhythmias lie beyond the reach of traditional pulmonary vein isolation treatment strategies,” said Prof.
In addition to AcQTrack, the SlowZone Locator algorithm represents a pioneering advancement in substrate mapping. It is the first and only mapping algorithm that identifies consistent areas of slow conduction over the entire atrium. With the SlowZone Locator, physicians create one or more maps in the atria, which the algorithm then combines into one composite map for analyzing areas of consistent slow conduction in each patient.
“I believe these algorithmic functions will have a significant influence on our overall treatment strategies, particularly in complex arrhythmia cases like atrial fibrillation,” said
AcQMap 8’s software enhancements also facilitate the seamless integration of Acutus’ AcQBlate FORCE Sensing Ablation Catheter and System* into the AcQMap system, enabling complete visualization and configuration of ablation procedures directly on the AcQMap system’s user interface.
“Our goal is to give physicians the tools they need to efficiently and effectively treat complex arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation,” said
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*AcQBlate FORCE is currently CE Marked. CAUTION: The AcQBlate FORCE Sensing Catheter and System are investigational devices and are limited by
References
1Willems, et al. “Targeting Nonpulmonary Vein Sources in Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Identified by Noncontact Charge Density Mapping – UNCOVER AF Trial.” Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology. Vol. 12, No. 7, 2019.
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AcQMap 8 Software with AcQTrack™ and SlowZone™ Locator
Case Example: Patient with Atrial Fibrillation Left to right, AcQMap (with input from a clinical specialist), AcQTrack, and SlowZone Locator all independently identify conduction abnormalities in the same anatomical location, providing confidence that the overlapping areas may be contributing to the complex arrhythmia. Physicians can leverage these algorithms to personalize treatment and potentially improve outcomes. AcQMap: Non-contact whole chamber propagation map uniquely enables visualization of cardiac activity during complex arrhythmias such as AF. AcQTrack: Algorithm that automatically identifies abnormal conduction patterns that may be drivers and/or maintainers of complex arrhythmias such as AF. SlowZone Locator (Composite Maps): Algorithm that automatically identifies zones of consistent slow conduction over multiple cycles or maps, which may sustain complex arrhythmias such as AF.
Acutus Medical’s Fully Integrated Electrophysiology System
AcQMap 8 introduces seamless integration of Acutus’ AcQBlate FORCE Sensing Ablation Catheter and System* into the AcQMap® High Resolution Imaging and Mapping System, enabling a complete end-to-end cardiac ablation procedure with the AcQMap system. Physicians can leverage AcQMap’s novel ultrasound imaging and non-contact whole chamber mapping algorithms together with a complete visualization and configuration of the ablation procedure to more efficiently and effectively diagnose and treat complex atrial arrhythmias. *AcQBlate FORCE is currently CE Marked. CAUTION: The AcQBlate FORCE Sensing Catheter and System are investigational devices and are limited by United States law to investigational use.
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