Porous tip radiofrequency ablation catheter reduced heart failure-related complications and healthcare resource utilization in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation patients.
Alexandru CosteaBereket HaileAdam BaroneMaddie SchenthalKathrine RomanowiczSrinivas RajshekerLee Ming BooTina D HunterPublished in: Journal of arrhythmia (2023)
The 56-hole porous tip led to significantly reduced CHF-related complications and healthcare utilization in PAF patients undergoing CF catheter ablation when compared to the prior 6-hole design. This reduction likely results from the significant decrease in fluid delivery during the procedure.
Keyphrases
- atrial fibrillation
- catheter ablation
- healthcare
- heart failure
- radiofrequency ablation
- left atrial
- left atrial appendage
- patients undergoing
- end stage renal disease
- oral anticoagulants
- risk factors
- direct oral anticoagulants
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- peritoneal dialysis
- percutaneous coronary intervention
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