Impedance-guided modified CLOSE protocol ablation can reduce ablation index necessary for pulmonary vein isolation in patients with atrial fibrillation

CONCLUSIONS: Using additional generator impedance drop information may be useful to minimize radiofrequency current application to accomplish PVI with modified CLOSE protocol while maintaining efficacy and safety in Japanese AF population.PMID:37684006 | DOI:10.1016/j.jjcc.2023.09.002

Source: Journal of Cardiology - September 8, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Takahiko Nagase Takafumi Kikuchi Takatoshi Unno Ryoichi Arai Seishiro Tatsukawa Yoshinori Yoshida Chiyo Yoshino Takafumi Nishida Takahisa Tanaka Mitsunori Ishino Ryuichi Kato Masao Kuwada Source Type: research