Recent technological advancements in cardiac imaging allow visualization of anatomical details up to a millimeter size in three-dimensional (3D) format. Thus, it is not surprising that electrophysiologists increasingly rely upon cardiac imaging for the diagnosis, treatment and subsequent management of patients affected by various arrhythmic disorders. Cardiac imaging methods reviewed in the present work are dealing with: 1) prediction of arrhythmic risk of sudden cardiac death in patients with heart disease; 2) catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia; 3) cardiac resynchronization therapy. Future integration of diagnostic and interventional cardiac imaging will further increase effectiveness of cardiac electrophysiological procedures, and will help in delivering patient-specific therapies in ablation and cardiac implantable electronic devices.
EditorsEditor-in-ChiefY.S. Chandrashekhar, MD, DM, FACCCME EditorRagavendra R. Baliga, MDAuthorAngelo Auricchio, MD, PhD
CME/MOC/ECME InformationTarget AudienceJACC Journal CME/MOC is intended for physicians who treat patients with cardiovascular disease.Important DatesDate of Release: March 10, 2020Term of Approval/Date of CME/MOC/ECME Expiration: March 9, 2021