Contact Force and Ablation Index - 08/08/19

Résumé |
Radiofrequency ablation of arrhythmias depends on durable lesion formation. Catheter tip-tissue contact force (CF) is a key determinant of lesion quality; excessive CF is associated with major complications, whereas insufficient CF increases the risk of electrical reconnection and arrhythmia recurrence. In recent years, CF-sensing catheters have emerged with the ability to directly measure CF and provide operators with real-time feedback. CF-guided ablation has been associated with improved outcomes in observational studies. However, randomized controlled trials have not shown any reduction in procedural durations, fluoroscopy exposure, incidence of major complications, or long-term arrhythmia recurrence with use of CF-sensing catheters.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Contact force, Radiofrequency ablation, Arrhythmias, Atrial fibrillation, Ablation index
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Vol 11 - N° 3
P. 473-479 - septembre 2019 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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