Key result
The CARTO 3 non-fluoroscopic navigation system significantly reduced mean fluoroscopy time during atrial fibrillation ablation compared to the CARTO XP system (15.9 vs 26 minutes; P<0.001).
Why the study?
Does the CARTO 3 System reduce fluoroscopy exposure compared to the CARTO XP system during catheter ablation in patients with drug refractory atrial fibrillation?
Observational (n=240)
Yes
Does the CARTO 3 System reduce fluoroscopy exposure compared to the CARTO XP system during catheter ablation in patients with drug refractory atrial fibrillation?
Absolute Event Rate: 15.9% vs 26%
p-value: p=< 0.001
The CARTO 3 electroanatomical navigation system significantly reduces fluoroscopy exposure during atrial fibrillation ablation compared to the previous generation system.
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Supports lower radiation exposure with CARTO 3 in AF ablation; leaves open effects on safety and efficacy versus prior systems.
Stabile et al. (2011) conducted an observational in Drug refractory atrial fibrillation (n=240). CARTO 3 system vs. CARTO XP system was evaluated on Mean fluoroscopic time (minutes) (p=< 0.001). The CARTO 3 non-fluoroscopic navigation system significantly reduced mean fluoroscopy time during atrial fibrillation ablation compared to the CARTO XP system (15.9 vs 26 minutes; P<0.001).
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