Pulsed field ablation: Biophysical principles and practical considerations in atrial fibrillation treatment [PDF]
Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology JournalPulsed field ablation (PFA) is an emerging nonthermal ablation modality for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Unlike conventional thermal energy sources such as radiofrequency and cryoablation, PFA delivers high-voltage pulsed electric fields that ...
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Pulsed field ablation: focused on atrial fibrillation ablation [PDF]
The Korean Journal of Internal MedicineAtrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained tachyarrhythmia and its increasing prevalence has resulted in a growing healthcare burden. Catheter ablation is indicated for patients with AF who are either refractory or intolerant to antiarrhythmic
Hong-Ju Kim, Chan-Hee Lee
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Radiofrequency, Cryoablation, and Pulsed Field Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: Mechanisms, Preclinical Evidence, and Clinical Outcomes [PDF]
BiomedicinesCatheter ablation has become a cornerstone therapy for atrial fibrillation, with pulmonary vein isolation as its mechanistic foundation. Radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation, the two established thermal technologies, have demonstrated robust efficacy
Andrei Mihordea +7 more
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Advent of Pulsed Field Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: State-of-the-Art Review [PDF]
Reviews in Cardiovascular MedicinePulsed field ablation (PFA) is a novel ablation technique for atrial fibrillation (AF). Indeed, PFA utilizes cell electroporation and exhibits selectivity for myocardial tissue, depending on the method used to deliver the pulsed electric field ...
Francis J. Ha +4 more
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Pulsed field ablation of superior vena cava in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: a case report
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2023 Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation originates most commonly in the pulmonary veins. However, the superior vena cava has proved to be arrhythmogenic in some cases.
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Pulsed Field Ablation of Superior Vena Cava: Feasibility and Safety of Pulsed Field Ablation
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2021 Background: Studies have shown that pulsed field ablation (PFA) has excellent effectiveness and safety in pulmonary vein isolation (PVI). However, there are few reports about the application of PFA, especially the alternating current (AC) biphase PFA, in
Tongjian Zhu +8 more
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European Journal of Medical Research, 2023 Objective The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of pulsed field ablation in individuals diagnosed with atrial fibrillation.
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The promise of pulsed field ablation and the challenges ahead
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2023 For many years, guidelines have suggested thermal ablation for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Thermal ablation involves the destruction of tissue, leading to multiple complications. This ablation technique has been tried and tested, however, newer
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Pulsed Field Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
Arrhythmia & Electrophysiology Review, 2023 Catheter ablation is a widely used, effective and safe treatment for AF. Pulsed field ablation (PFA), as a novel energy source for cardiac ablation, has been shown to be tissue selective and is expected to decrease damage to non-cardiac tissue while ...
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Pulsed Field Ablation to Treat Atrial Fibrillation: A Review of the Literature
Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease, 2022 Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia and catheter ablation, which can be used in symptomatic patients refractory to antiarrhythmic therapy.
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