Table 1.
Transmurality in beating-heart models
| Study | Energy source | Animal model | Mean LA thickness | % Transmurality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doll et al. 2003 [8] | Cryoablation | Dog | 2.0 ± 0.3mm | 96% |
| Van Brakel et al. 2004[9] | Epicardial microwave | Dog | NS | 33% |
| Melby et al. 2006 [10] | Epicardial microwave | Pig | 2.62 ± 1.31mm | 46% |
| Gaynor et al. 2006 [11] | Epicardial microwave | Pig | 2.88 ± 0.4mm | 20% |
| Williams et al. 2006 [12] | Laser | Dog | 3.62 ± 1.5mm | 100% |
| Melby et al. 2006 [13] | Bipolar RF | Pig | 4.2 ± 0.1mm | 100% |
| Bugge et al. 2005 [14] | Bipolar RF | Sheep | 1.9 ± 1.1 mm | 92% |
| Villamizar et al. 2010 | HIFU | Calf | 9.10 ± 2.6mm | 84% |
NS: non-specified