Key result
Contact force sensing catheters significantly reduce procedural and fluoroscopy times and lower the incidence of acute pulmonary vein reconnection during atrial fibrillation ablation.
Why the study?
Does the use of contact force sensor catheters reduce procedure and fluoroscopy time in patients undergoing atrial fibrillation ablation?
Does the use of contact force sensor catheters reduce procedure and fluoroscopy time in patients undergoing atrial fibrillation ablation?
Contact force sensing catheters are evaluated for their impact on reducing procedure and fluoroscopy times during atrial fibrillation ablation.
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Contact force sensing catheters' effect on AF ablation times remains uncertain; randomized trials needed to clarify benefit.
Stabile et al. (2015) conducted a review in Atrial Fibrillation. Contact force sensing catheter vs. Standard open-irrigated catheter was evaluated. Contact force sensing catheters significantly reduce procedural and fluoroscopy times and lower the incidence of acute pulmonary vein reconnection during atrial fibrillation ablation.
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