ArticleFrontiers in cardiovascular medicine2025
Evaluating dragging vs. point-by-point ablation strategies in cavotricuspidal isthmus ablation for atrial flutter: a retrospective single-center trial.
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Background: Cavotricuspid isthmus (CTI) ablation is the preferred treatment for typical atrial flutter, performed using various techniques. This study aimed to compare procedural and follow-up data between point-by-point and continuous "dragging" radiofrequency (RF) catheter ablation methods. Methods: This retrospective, single-center study included 121 consecutive patients who underwent first-time RF CTI ablation for typical atrial flutter between January 2023 and August 2024. Patients were assigned to point-by-point ( Results: The continuous dragging technique significantly shortened the time from the first to last ablation [12 (6; 27) min vs. 18 (11; 32) min; Conclusion: The continuous "dragging" RF ablation technique for CTI ablation in typical atrial flutter enhances procedural outcomes compared to the point-by-point method, demonstrating reduced ablation time, lower energy consumption, and a higher first pass block rate, all without compromising efficacy or safety.
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