Cerebral Diffusion‐Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Tool to Monitor the Thrombogenicity of Left Atrial Catheter Ablation

Abstract

This is the first study using highly sensitive DW-MRI of the brain to detect asymptomatic cerebral embolism after left atrial catheter ablation. Even small, clinically silent, embolic lesions can be demonstrated with this technique. DW-MRI can be used to monitor and compare the thrombogenicity of different AF ablation approaches.