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ArticleJournal of arrhythmia2026

Efficacy of a Novel Ablation Index Algorithm for Cavotricuspid Isthmus Ablation Using a Flexible-Tip Ablation Catheter.

Koji Sudo, Kenji Kuroki, Tetsuya Asakawa, Kazuya Nakagawa, Jumpei Saito, Chisa Asahina, Takeaki Goto, Maoko Atsumi, Tomoaki Hasegawa, Yasuteru Yamauchi and 2 more

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Article in Journal of arrhythmia, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Koji SudoDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine University of Yamanashi Chuo Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2445-7008
Kenji KurokiDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine University of Yamanashi Chuo Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3257-8216
Tetsuya AsakawaDepartment of Cardiology Yamanashi Kosei Hospital Yamanashi Japan.
Kazuya NakagawaDepartment of Cardiology Yamanashi Kosei Hospital Yamanashi Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7026-3162
Jumpei SaitoDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine University of Yamanashi Chuo Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8051-4105
Chisa AsahinaDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine University of Yamanashi Chuo Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8257-9751
Takeaki GotoDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine University of Yamanashi Chuo Japan.
Maoko AtsumiDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine University of Yamanashi Chuo Japan.
Tomoaki HasegawaDepartment of Cardiology Mito Saiseikai General Hospital Mito Japan.
Yasuteru YamauchiDepartment of Cardiology Yokohama City Minato Red Cross Hospital Yokohama Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4661-2999
Kazutaka AonumaDepartment of Cardiology Mito Saiseikai General Hospital Mito Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2332-111X
Akira SatoDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine University of Yamanashi Chuo Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2438-1464

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Abstract

Introduction: AutoMark Index (AI) is a novel ablation algorithm integrating contact force (CF), radiofrequency (RF) current, and application duration to provide real-time lesion formation feedback. Data of AI using a flexible-tip RF ablation catheter for cavotricuspid isthmus (CTI) ablation remain limited. The objective was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of AI-guided CTI ablation. Methods: Consecutive 148 patients undergoing CTI ablation with a CF-sensing flexible-tip ablation catheter were included. Outcomes using an AI-guided protocol (50 W, targeting AI of 50; AI-50 group, 62 patients) were compared with a conventional protocol (40 W for 20 s; 40-W group, 86 patients). Results: The first-line success rate showed no difference between the two groups (40-W group: 72/86 [84.7%] vs. AI-50 group: 51/62 [82.2%], Conclusion: AI-guided CTI ablation protocol is efficient in shortening RF duration for acute bidirectional CTI block and CTI procedure time compared to the conventional 40 W ablation protocol.

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atrial flutterautomark indexcatheter ablationcavotricuspid isthmusradiofrequency ablation

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