Detailed investigation of the lesion formation with a novel contact force sensing catheter with a mesh-shaped irrigation tip.

Kazuhisa Matsumoto Daisuke Kawano Wataru SasakiNaomichi TanakaMasataka NaritaHitoshi Mori Kenta TsutsuiYoshifumi IkedaTakahide AraiShintaro NakanoRitsushi KatoKazuo Matsumoto

Published in: Journal of arrhythmia (2023)

The lesion formation and incidence of steam pops with TactiFlex SE and FlexAbility SE were similar. A 40 or 50 W ablation with careful CF control not to exceed 30 g in addition to monitoring impedance drops was required to safely create transmural lesions.

Keyphrases

cystic fibrosis
risk factors
computed tomography
ultrasound guided
catheter ablation