First experience with pulsed field ablation as routine treatment for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.

Anna Füting Nico ReinschDennis HöwelLenny BrokkaarGilbert RaheKars Neven

Published in: Europace : European pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac electrophysiology : journal of the working groups on cardiac pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac cellular electrophysiology of the European Society of Cardiology (2022)

PVI using PFA for PAF in a 'real-world' setting appears to be safe and feasible in this small patient cohort. Procedure times are homogeneous, and LA dwell time is short. Atrial ablation lines can easily be created. Unintentional ablation of atrial tissue can occur, accurate catheter alignment to the PV ostium and axis should be ensured.

Keyphrases

catheter ablation
atrial fibrillation
left atrial
left atrial appendage
oral anticoagulants
direct oral anticoagulants
heart failure
radiofrequency ablation
minimally invasive
high resolution
coronary artery disease
mass spectrometry
ultrasound guided
venous thromboembolism
mitral valve
replacement therapy