ArticleJournal of arrhythmia2026
Interlesion Time as a Key Metric of Procedural Proficiency in Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: From Fellow to Attending.
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- The impact of operator experience on the recurrence rate for atrial fibrillation patients after radiofrequency ablation.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2026Article
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Abstract
Introduction: Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is a cornerstone of atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation. Unlike balloon-based or pulsed field ablation, radiofrequency ablation requires precise catheter control and poses a steeper learning curve. This study aimed to compare technical parameters between attending and fellow electrophysiologists (EPs) using data extracted via cloud-based analysis. Methods: A total of 194 patients undergoing first-time AF ablation between April 2023 and September 2024 were analyzed. Procedural metrics, including contact force (CF), inter-lesion time (ILT), and catheter stability, were compared across six anatomical regions between three attending and five fellow EPs. Results: Attending EPs achieved significantly shorter ILTs in PVI with moderate-to-large effect sizes (Attending vs. Fellows, sec; right PV, 4.8 [4.3-8.4] vs. 9.6 [5.5-15.6], Discussion: ILT best reflected operator experience, with shorter ILTs likely contributing to improved lesion continuity and procedural proficiency. Fellows demonstrated comparable CF and catheter stability, potentially aided by steerable sheath use. Mastery of anatomical navigation may be key to advancing proficiency. Conclusion: Shorter ILTs by attending EPs reflect greater procedural proficiency. Emphasizing anatomical understanding and deliberate catheter manipulation during training may enhance skill development and improve clinical outcomes.
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