State-of-the-art pulsed field ablation for cardiac arrhythmias: ongoing evolution and future perspective.
Europace
; 26(6)2024 Jun 03.
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ABSTRACT
Pulsed field ablation (PFA) is an innovative approach in the field of cardiac electrophysiology aimed at treating cardiac arrhythmias. Unlike traditional catheter ablation energies, which use radiofrequency or cryothermal energy to create lesions in the heart, PFA utilizes pulsed electric fields to induce irreversible electroporation, leading to targeted tissue destruction. This state-of-the-art review summarizes biophysical principles and clinical applications of PFA, highlighting its potential advantages over conventional ablation methods. Clinical data of contemporary PFA devices are discussed, which combine predictable procedural outcomes and a reduced risk of thermal collateral damage. Overall, these technological developments have propelled the rapid evolution of contemporary PFA catheters, with future advancements potentially impacting patient care.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Arritmias Cardíacas
Límite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Europace
Asunto de la revista:
CARDIOLOGIA
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FISIOLOGIA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Alemania
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido