Incidence and characteristics of silent cerebral embolisms after radiofrequency ‐based atrial fibrillation ablation: A propensity score‐matched analysis between different mapping catheters and indices for guiding ablation

ConclusionsGroup R had a significantly higher incidence of SCEs than Group C. Most probably the use of a complexly designed basket mapping catheter is the reason for the difference in the incidence of SCEs but further validation is needed. A nonparoxysmal form of AF may also increase the risk of SCEs during these ablation procedures.

Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology - November 11, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kohki Nakamura, Takehito Sasaki, Yutaka Take, Kentaro Minami, Mitsuho Inoue, Chisa Asahina, Wataru Sasaki, Shohei Kishi, Shingo Yoshimura, Yoshinori Okazaki, Hiroyuki Motoda, Katsura Niijima, Yuko Miki, Koji Goto, Kenichi Kaseno, Eiji Yamas Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research