ReviewReviews in cardiovascular medicine2023
Pulsed Field Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: A Comprehensive Review.
Review in Reviews 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, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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17 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Efficacy and safety of pulsed field ablation and very high-power short-duration ablation for atrial fibrillation: a meta-analysis.Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine · 2026Pooled it
- Pulsed field ablation for atrial fibrillation: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of research trends and emerging Frontiers.Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine · 2025Pooled it
- Pulsed field ablation versus thermal ablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.International journal of cardiology. Heart & vasculature · 2026Article
- Efficacy and safety of pulsed field ablation for cavotricuspid isthmus-dependent atrial flutter: A meta-analysis based on real-world evidence.Heart rhythm O2 · 2026Article
- Focal pulsed-field posterior wall isolation with a novel focal-linear catheter during redo atrial arrhythmia ablation.Heart rhythm O2 · 2026Article
- Pulsed-field ablation versus thermal ablation in the management of atrial fibrillation: A narrative review.Journal of interventional cardiac electrophysiology : an international journal of arrhythmias and pacing · 2026Review
- Authors' response: low-voltage area ablation in atrial fibrillation.European heart journal open · 2026Article
- Catheter Ablation for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: Rationale, Evidence, and Contemporary Strategies Beyond Pulmonary Veins.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Redesigning Pulsed Field Ablation Catheter Form Factors for Lesion Precision, Durability, and Safety.Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE · 2026Review
- Single-Center Real World Experience with the VARIPULSE Platform for Pulsed Field Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, and Redo Procedures.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Advent of Pulsed Field Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: State-of-the-Art Review.Reviews in cardiovascular medicine · 2025Review
- Pulsed Field Ablation in a Rheumatic Heart Disease Patient With Mechanical Mitral and Tricuspid Valves.Cureus · 2025Article
- Phrenic nerve and esophageal injury in pulsed field ablation versus radiofrequency and cryoablation.Global cardiology science & practice · 2025Review
- Pulsed Field Ablation in Atrial Fibrillation: Initial Experience of the Efficacy and Safety in Pulmonary Vein Isolation and Beyond.Journal of cardiovascular development and disease · 2024Article
- AFTER-CA: Autonomic Function Transformation and Evaluation Following Catheter Ablation in Atrial Fibrillation.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Ablation of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: between Present and Future.Reviews in cardiovascular medicine · 2024Review
- Left atrial appendage edema and spontaneous echo contrast following pulsed field ablation for pulmonary vein isolation: A case report.Indian pacing and electrophysiology journalArticle
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Abstract
Pulsed-field ablation (PFA) has emerged as a promising nonthermal ablation alternative for treating atrial fibrillation (AF). By delivering ultra-rapid high-energy electrical pulses, PFA induces irreversible electroporation, selectively targeting myocardial tissue while sparing adjacent structures from thermal or other damage. This article provides a comprehensive review of multiple pre-clinical studies, clinical studies, and clinical trials evaluating the safety, efficacy, and long-term outcomes of PFA in various settings and patient populations. Overall, the reviewed evidence highlights PFA's potential as a revolutionary ablation strategy for AF treatment. Offering comparable procedural efficacy to conventional ablation methods, PFA distinguishes itself with shorter procedure times and reduced risks of complications such as phrenic nerve palsy and potential esophageal injury. While further research is warranted to establish long-term efficacy, PFA's distinct advantages and evolving clinical evidence suggest a promising future for this novel nonthermal ablation approach. As PFA continues to advance, it has the potential to transform AF ablation procedures, providing a safer alternative for patients with atrial fibrillation.
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