Affera Basics Practice Test

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• How do navigation systems reduce fluoroscopy exposure during mapping?
• What temperature do we achieve cell death without overheating tissue?
• In patching, the small red circle represents which patch position?
• During a pulmonary vein isolation, why is it important to define the ridge?
• What is the role of patient follow-up after an ablation?
• How many maps can you have visible at one time?
• When the IVC meets the RA, you get the ___ ridge.
• Which quantity does Affera specifically control to achieve temperature control?
• CFAEs are believed to indicate areas of what within the atrial tissue?
• What inter-lesion distance does the IFU recommend for RF?
• How will a tag be placed when using orient using temperature?
• Which statement about PF versus RF color behavior is true?
• What is the risk associated with poor tissue contact during ablation?
• Outflow tract PVCs are often located in which region?
• In entrainment mapping, what does a post-pacing interval near the cycle length indicate?
• What is the valve that can sometimes obstruct the CS os?
• Which approach helps minimize radiation exposure during mapping?
• Where does the AV node sit?
• LVOT anatomy relative to the RVOT is which of the following?
• Which factor influences the decision to stop an ablation?
• What does locked vacancy do after vein mode data is collected?
• The ablation approach for LVOT PVCs uses which vascular route?
• Which pacing trains are not really possible?
• Which combination of verification methods confirms that a previously ablated cardiac area is nonconductive?
• Which statement best describes how tissue contact is confirmed during ablation?
• Which statement best describes how cross-checking data from multiple sources supports mapping accuracy?
• What is the relation between A triggers and point annotations?
• Which views should you set for vein mode?
• What is the recommended RF temperature threshold?
• Why is contact force important in ablation, and how is it monitored?
• Which type of signal are we looking for to find the earliest activation site?
• During RF ablation, how long does the 30 mL/min flow continue after therapy has completed?
• Is there a specific target temperature for PF energy delivery?
• In the pre-clinical PFA study with 4 applications, what was the average depth?
• Which of the following is an essential pre-procedure step?
• What inter-lesion distance does the IFU recommend for PFA?
• Which statement describes what limitless refers to?
• Which statement is true regarding pace ALL and pace MINIs?
• Which statement captures the energy control distinction between Affera and other systems?
• What is the purpose of applying locked vacancy to LPVs?
• How does pace mapping work for PVCs?
• What design feature enables larger lesions with lower steam pop risk?
• What is the current percentage for RF mitral?
• Why is lack of inducibility a challenge in Atach mapping?
• How do other temperature controlled systems adjust energy delivery?
• Which factor is NOT listed as affecting mapping due to patient-specific anatomy?
• Why are both unipolar and bipolar EGMs used in mapping?
• What is the depth of RF and PFA lesions?
• Activation maps depict timing of electrical activation across tissue to identify earliest sites and conduction patterns.
• Where is the LVOT located?
• What does automaticity mean in this context?
• What is the French size of Sphere-9 catheter?
• In the Affera system, which statement best captures the benefit of overlaying anatomy with electrical data?
• Which of the following is an essential pre-procedure step?
• The white diamond patch is located where?
• How do automated mapping features assist the operator?
• What are 3 ways to determine if your ablation is in the right spot for an atrial tachycardia?
• Which imaging system can visualize the catheter inside the sheath?
• What French size is the Agilis sheath commonly used with?
• What does CFAE stand for?
• What is the purpose of lab checkouts and run-throughs before patient cases?
• Which feature lies at the border between the left pulmonary veins and the left atrial appendage?
• If only two electrodes reach the temperature threshold, which shape is most likely?
• Which statement about mapping atrial tachycardia and distinguishing from ventricular signals is true?
• Is it permissible to change your reference mid-map?
• What is the significance of maintaining therapeutic anticoagulation around ablation?
• For impedance-based visualization, what is required for the catheter to be visualized?
• What safety features help prevent complications during energy delivery?
• What is the purpose of post-procedure imaging?
• Which factor determines whether an ablation tag becomes more spherical rather than ellipsoid?
• What is the ridge between the left pulmonary veins and the left atrial appendage called?
• In RF ablations, what tissue temperature target is mentioned?
• If a standard catheter increases the current through it, what risk increases?
• Which description correctly matches the electrode hit-counts for spherical, ellipsoid, and flat-disc shapes?
• How should operator error or equipment fault be documented?
• Which of the following is NOT used to assess lesion formation in real time?
• Can drag lesions be performed with S9?
• What does the Connect line distance measurement ignore?
• In mapping, what does the heartbeat cycle refer to?
• What explains the temperature rise during PFA despite its non-thermal description?
• What is the reference signal used in PVC mapping?
• What is the moderator band and where is it located?
• What does an activation map show?
• Which mapping settings are used for an atypical flutter?
• During PFA application after pre-cooling begins, what is the flow rate?
• What does the propagation arrow indicate?
• What is pacing mapping and when is it used?
• Which factor is listed as affecting mapping when considering patient-specific anatomy?
• The coronary sinus runs epicardial to the left atrium.
• Why is the band of colors much broader with PF than RF?
• Which of the following is NOT a metric used to assess mapping quality?
• What signals are typically displayed on the EP monitor during mapping?
• What is the purpose of labeling and documentation in EP cases?
• What is the S9 mapping point collection rate?
• What does a blue tag mean?
• Do we have an upper limit of ablations?
• The amount of current that enters tissue depends on which factors?
• Name the three papillary muscles in the right ventricle.
• Are we temperature controlled or power controlled?
• How are points annotated?
• What temperature rise indicates a good lesion with PFA?
• The ablation monitor displays the temperature of which thermocouple?
• Which option is NOT a component of minimizing radiation exposure during EP mapping?
• The small temperature rise seen with PF energy is which type of heating?
• How are the distances between AfferaConnect lines determined?
• If you use orient using temperature, where is the tag centered?
• When mapping an atrial tachycardia, where should the Window of Interest (WOI) be set?
• How is surface temperature feedback measured during an RF lesion on the Affera system?
• Where is the bundle of His located?
• Which action best promotes accuracy when reviewing mapping data after a procedure?
• Where can you turn the posterior mask off?
• What is the purpose of LAT maps and voltage maps in electrophysiology mapping?
• RF times out at how many seconds?
• What is the flow rate for RF application?
• How does tissue voltage on a voltage map relate to tissue health?
• How do you differentiate healthy tissue from scar on a voltage map?
• What is the purpose of post-ablation verification in the Affera workflow?
• PF times out at how many seconds?
• What is the French size of the S9 catheter?
• What is the pre-cooling duration for PFA?
• Which statement about identifying atrial tachycardia is most accurate?
• What is the current percentage used for PFA?
• What are the three primary phases of the Affera workflow in the EP lab?
• In PVC mapping, what is the reference signal and how should front and back WOI be chosen?
• At what temperature would we see coagulum and steam pops?
• Before ablation, during data review after mapping, which item should be verified?
• How many thermocouples provide temperature feedback on the S9 surface?
• Why is a larger AfferaConnect distance used for RF energy compared to PF energy?
• What do blue ablation tags indicate?
• What is the purpose of perpendicular map views in vein mode?
• What does dense point density on a mapping map improve?
• How does image integration enhance mapping accuracy?
• Describe conductive heating.
• Which statement best describes how pacing mapping contributes to substrate assessment?
• What is the WOI setting for mapping a focal AT?
• What is the purpose of using LAT maps and voltage maps together during lesion assessment?
• Which feature does a voltage map highlight when evaluating myocardium?
• When does the system begin lowering the current relative to the temperature threshold?
• What is the standard flow rate through the catheter during mapping or standard operation?
• Which statement best describes the difference between focal and broad substrate ablation strategies?
• How is arrhythmia inducibility testing used during mapping?
• What is the correct PULSE3 preset?
• In CTI flutter mapping, which view shows the IVC-to-valve line?
• Which aspects of an ablation tag does orient to temperature adjust?
• Among RF mitral, RF anterior, and PFA, which has the highest current percentage?
• Which settings are NOT retrospective?
• During data review after mapping, which activity helps ensure accuracy by evaluating anomalies?
• What is entrainment mapping?
• Which elements should be included in training when using a new mapping platform?
• Which statement about the S9 catheter and the Agilis sheath is true?
• What does FAM stand for in this context?
• Octaray and O'Ryan mapping points generate how many points per minute?
• What is the inter-ablation distance (IAD) for PF lesions and for RF lesions?
• Which items are commonly included in device software update checklists in the EP lab?
• Where is the CS os located?
• The coronary sinus sits epicardial to the left atrium and runs from which direction?
• Which indicators should be used to confirm tissue contact during ablation?
• What is the purpose of a blanking period after ablation?
• How does the Affera system help integrate imaging and mapping data?
• Which equation represents Ohm's Law as provided?
• What do the glowing big white dots on the catheter represent?
• Describe resistive heating.
• What is the importance of post-ablation verification?
• Can Affera pace from both the Coronary Sinus (CS) and the S9 catheter?
• What is remote monitoring in the context of EP devices?
• Blood flows from the right ventricle to the lungs through which valve?
• Compared to a standard 3.5 mm tip catheter, what effect does S9's larger surface area have on current density and current?
• What is the purpose of catheter care and sterility in AF/EP labs?
• Which complication is particularly concerning during posterior left atrial ablation due to esophageal proximity?
• Which of the following statements is true regarding the AV node?
• Where does the moderator band connect?
• What is the RF temperature target?
• Which pair of THRESHOLD and TARGET values is described?
• Why should you check the patient's baseline temperature before starting ablation?
• Which statement best describes focal ablation?
• What is the WOI setting for mapping an atypical flutter?
• Describe the flow rate during PFA.
• Affera uses impedance measured from the dispersive electrode to determine resistance, Affera will calculate the amount of ____ required to maintain a target temperature
• Which of the following is NOT typically included among essential pre-procedure steps?
• What does morphology scoring indicate in pace mapping?
• How should anticoagulation be managed around ablation?
• What is the current percentage for RF anterior?
• Is there an expected temperature rise when using PFA?
• How many years did we spend for preclinical data on our temperature settings?
• Why is breathing and movement management important in mapping?
• Sphere-9 curve configuration is described as what?
• What is the benefit of S9 being close unipolar?
• How is an A trigger sensed?
• What is the purpose of reference geometry in mapping?
• Which of the following best lists the two main challenges of mapping an Atach?
• Why are equipment readiness, software versions, parameter settings, and safety checks verified in the lab prior to a case?
• What does registration mean in the context of mapping, and why is it important?
• What button switches from model to map mode?
• The epicardial side of the ridge is which structure that can be arrhythmogenic?
• Which finding indicates catheter-tissue contact loss during mapping?
• What does fade into shell do?
• How does tissue thickness influence lesion formation?
• What structure is the most anterior of the heart?
• If you start mapping and there is no LAT coloring and the map appears black, what does this indicate?
• What size sheath is compatible with the Sphere-9 deflectable sheath?
• In the right ventricle, which is NOT a papillary muscle?
• What is the significance of a stable catheter position during ablation?
• The two sensors on the shaft of the catheter do what?
• Which factor is likely to trigger focal tachycardias?
• What is the width of RF and PFA lesions?
• In PVC mapping, what should the front window of interest be chosen to accomplish?
• Why is the location of Atach challenging?
• What are the two papillary muscles in the left ventricle?
• Where is the CIRCUIT impedance displayed?
• If your map is collecting but LAT information is not visible, which setting would you check first to reveal LAT data?
• During RF ablation, what is the pre-cooling flow rate and how long does it continue after therapy?
• What are the dimensions of RF and PFA lesions?
• How is the Connect line distance measured in the system?
• What are the maximum outputs for pace minis and pace all?
• Which factor can affect image quality during mapping and ablation?
• How can the type of anesthesia impact mapping accuracy?
• How is Local Activation Time (LAT) used in mapping?
• When patching the patient, which patches should go on first and why?
• Based on Medtronic studies, what is the average lesion depth (mm) found during experiments?
• How many maps can you have active at one time?
• What CT image file type is used for import?
• Which settings define a map for focal AT?
• Which statement is true about unipolar versus bipolar EGMs in mapping?
• RF energy is delivered from which part of the S9 catheter?
• Which units are used to express current in the Ohm's Law example provided?
• True or false: When using the 'pace ALL' button, you cannot change the output.
• What role does impedance monitoring play in mapping and ablation?
• Which of the following is used to monitor lesion formation during ablation?
• Which two views are used for CTI flutter?
• In the comparison between Affera and other systems, which quantities are contrasted?
• How is hemostasis after venous access typically achieved in EP procedures?
• How much temperature change should you see with a PF ablation?
• How is current density defined?
• Which item is least likely to be a direct focus during post-ablation verification?
• During PVC ablations, which of the following is NOT a valid method to confirm correct site?
• Which statement about RF current timing is true?
• A voltage map reflects which tissue characteristic?
• During RF ablation, what is the flow rate maintained during the therapy period?
• Which component is used to determine tissue resistance in Affera's approach?
• Why would you use display with glass effect?