ReviewFrontiers in cardiovascular medicine2023
The promise of pulsed field ablation and the challenges ahead.
Review in Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 17 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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- Pulsed-Field Ablation in Management of Ventricular Tachycardia: A Systematic Review of Case Reports and Clinical Outcomes.Clinical cardiology · 2024Pooled it
- Safety of pulsed-field ablation combined with IVUS-guided pulmonary vein stenting during atrial fibrillation ablation: a case report.European heart journal. Case reports · 2026Article
- Pulsed-field ablation versus thermal ablation for atrial fibrillation: an updated systematic review and meta -analysis of randomized controlled trials and observational studies with time-to-event analysis.Journal of interventional cardiac electrophysiology : an international journal of arrhythmias and pacing · 2026Review
- Budget Impact Analysis of Pulsed Field Versus Cryoballoon and Laser Procedures for Atrial Fibrillation in Italy.Clinical drug investigation · 2026Article
- Incidence and predictors of AF recurrence during long-term follow-up of patients after PF ablation for atrial fibrillation.Europace : European pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac electrophysiology : journal of the working groups on cardiac pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac cellular electrophysiology of the European Society of Cardiology · 2026Article
- One-year outcomes of focal pulsed-field ablation for redo procedures in atrial fibrillation and atypical flutter.Journal of interventional cardiac electrophysiology : an international journal of arrhythmias and pacing · 2025Article
- Reviewing Strategies and Our Approach to Mapping and Ablation of Left Ventricular Summit Arrhythmias.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Role of Computational Modelling in Enhancing Thermal Safety During Cardiac Ablation.Interdisciplinary cardiovascular and thoracic surgery · 2025Review
- Focal endocardial pulsed-field ablation for the treatment of inappropriate sinus tachycardia: A case report.HeartRhythm case reports · 2025Article
- Pulsed Field Ablation: A Review of Preclinical and Clinical Studies.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Comparison of Catheter Ablation in Patients with Paroxysmal Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction.International journal of medical sciences · 2025Article
- Temperature-controlled Ablation Versus Conventional Ablation for Pulmonary Vein Isolation in the Treatment of AF: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Arrhythmia & electrophysiology review · 2025Review
- Safety, efficacy, and quality of life outcomes of pulsed field ablation in Japanese patients with atrial fibrillation: results from the PULSED AF trial.Journal of interventional cardiac electrophysiology : an international journal of arrhythmias and pacing · 2025Article
- Sequential Isolation of Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava and Right Superior Vena Cava Using Pulsed-field Ablation with a Pentaspline Catheter for Recurrent Persistent Atrial Fibrillation.The Journal of innovations in cardiac rhythm management · 2024Article
- Management of Left Atrial Tachyrhythms in the Setting of HFpEF with Pulsed-Field Ablation: Treating Fire with Water?Therapeutics · 2024Article
- Ablation Strategies for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: Beyond the Pulmonary Veins.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- The Feasibility, Safety and Outcome of Very High-Power Short Duration Radiofrequency Ablation in Pulmonary Vein Isolation: A Real-World Observation Study.Reviews in cardiovascular medicine · 2024Article
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Abstract
For many years, guidelines have suggested thermal ablation for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Thermal ablation involves the destruction of tissue, leading to multiple complications. This ablation technique has been tried and tested, however, newer techniques are being investigated in order to avoid these complications. Pulsed field ablation, a nonthermal method of tissue ablation, is being explored as a more safe and efficient way to treat atrial fibrillation. This mini review aims to highlight the mechanisms of pulsed field ablation, its history and evolution, previous studies showing its efficacy, its major challenges and pitfalls, and future advancements to overcome these challenges. This method of ablation could potentially revolutionize the treatment of atrial fibrillation and prevent recurrences, thereby making it easier for the physicians and patients involved.
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