In paroxysmal AF ablation, when PFA and RF show comparable efficacy, should PFA's safety and speed advantages justify switching from RF as the default?

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What settles itGuideline update + dissemination

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Adopt PFA nowvsStick with RF

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28M–46M

disputed Higher incidence with PFA vs RF ablation in some analysestarget Noninferiority of PFA to thermal ablation with a 12.5% margin.

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