Characteristics of tissue temperature during ablation with THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH SF versus TactiCath versus QDOT MICRO catheters (Qmode and Qmode+): An in vivo porcine study

ConclusionThis study revealed distinct tissue temperature patterns during HSPD and vHPSD ablations with the three catheters, affecting lesion effectiveness and collateral damage based on Tmax and/or t −T ≥ 50°C. These findings provide key insights into the safety and efficacy of AF ablation with these four settings.

Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology - October 5, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Naoto Otsuka, Yasuo Okumura, Sayaka Kuorkawa, Koichi Nagashima, Yuji Wakamatsu, Satoshi Hayashida, Kimie Ohkubo, Toshiko Nakai, Rie Takahashi, Yoshiki Taniguchi Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research