The Percutaneous Intracavitary Electrocardiogram in the Diagnosis of Arrhythmias
Authors: DONALD O. NUTTER
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (1965)

Article1 April 1965The Percutaneous Intracavitary Electrocardiogram in the Diagnosis of ArrhythmiasDONALD O. NUTTER, M.D., GEORGE A. KELSER JR., M.D.DONALD O. NUTTER, M.D.Search for more papers by this author, GEORGE A. KELSER JR., M.D.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-62-4-706 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptThe diagnosis of many arrhythmias is difficult or impossible from the surface electrocardiogram. Often the use of special leads, including intra-esophageal recording, may contribute little additional information. The improved definition of atrial activity, conduction patterns, and timing of electrical activity made possible by recording from intracavitary sites is helpful in analyzing arrhythmias. Steinberg, Kroop, and Grishman (1) described the use of intracavitary leads in the diagnosis of several complex arrhythmias. Caceres, Calatayud, Nutter, and Kelser (2) (1962) employed this technique to study atrial fibrillation and commented on its potential diagnostic and therapeutic applications. However, the requirement of facilities and time...References1. STEINBERGKROOPGRISHMAN MFIGA: Value of intracardiac and esophageal leads in analysis of complex arrhythmias. J. Mount Sinai Hosp. NY 18: 337, 1952. MedlineGoogle Scholar2. CACERESCALATAYUDNUTTERHSUKELSER CAJDOIGA: Electrocardiographic diagnosis of atrial fibrillation: an intracavitary study (abstract). Circulation 26: 694, 1962. Google Scholar3. LUISADALIU AACK: Simple methods for recording intracardiac electrocardiograms and phonocardiograms during left or right heart catheterization. Amer. Heart J. 54: 531, 1957. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar4. VOGELTABARIAVERILLBLOUNT JHKKHSG: A simple technique for identifying P waves in complex arrhythmias. Amer. Heart J. 67: 158, 1964. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar5. LATOURPUECH HP: Electrocardiographic Endocavitaire. Masson et. Cie, Paris, 1957. Google Scholar6. HELLERSTEIN HK: Contributions of cardiac catheterization to electrocardiography, in Intravascular Catheterization, edited by ZIMMERMAN, H. A. Charles C Thomas, Springfield, Ill. 1959, p. 474. Google Scholar7. LUISADALIU AACK: Intracardiac Phenomena, 2nd ed. Grune and Stratton, New York, 1958, p. 71. Google Scholar8. BERTRANDZOHMANWILLIAMS CALRMH: Intracardiac electrocardiography in man. Amer. J. Med. 26: 534, 1959. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar9. WATSON H: Electrode catheters and the diagnostic application of intracardiac electrography in small children. Circulation 29: 284, 1964. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar10. STARMERWHALENMCINTOSH CFREHD: Hazards of electric shock in cardiology. Amer. J. Cardiol. 14: 537, 1964. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar11. MODYRICHINGS SMM: Ventricular fibrillation resulting from electrocution during cardiac catheterisation. Lancet 2: 698, 1962. CrossrefGoogle Scholar This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: Washington, D. C.From the Department of Medicine, The George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, D. C.Requests for reprints should be addressed to George A. Kelser, Jr., M.D., The George Washington University Hospital, 901 23rd Street, N.W., Washington, D. C. 20037. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics Cited ByAtrial Augmentation of Surface Electrocardiographic Leads in Study of Complex ArrhythmiasDie Bedeutung der intraatrialen Ekg-Ableitung für die Aanalyse von HerzrhythmusstörungenRapid intracardiac pacing for treatment of recurrent ventricular tachyarrhythmias in the absence of heart blockContribution of the platinum-tipped electrode catheter to the diagnosis of cardiac arrhythmiasPrecise determination of cardiac arrhythmias during open heart surgery by monitoring of myocardial electrogramsTransvenous Atrial Pacing in the Treatment of Refractory Ventricular IrritabilityJOHN A. KASTOR, M.D., ROMAN W. DESANCTIS, M.D., F.A.C.P., J. WARREN HARTHORNE, M.D., F.A.C.P., GABRIEL H. SCHWARTZ, M.D.Intracavitary Electrocardiography in the Diagnosis of ArrhythmiasThe jugulocardiogram, an aid in the diagnosis of cardiac arrhythmias 1 April 1965Volume 62, Issue 4Page: 706-713KeywordsArrhythmiaAtrial fibrillationElectrocardiography Issue Published: 1 April 1965 PDF DownloadLoading ...