How is Contact Force implemented in routine clinical practice? Results from a French National and Monaco Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Combination of elementary parameters (force, time, power, impedance drop) has been proposed to optimize radiofrequency (RF) delivery. They have been partially validated in clinical studies.

Aims

The aim of this study was to assess contact-force (CF) implementation into clinical practice.

Methods

A 36-question electronic form was sent to 105 electrophysiologists (EP) including some general questions concerning the practice of catheter atrial fibrillation ablation and items concerning the parameters used for CF-guided ablation.

Results

Answers from 98 EP were collected (93% response rate). The CF-catheters used were Smart Touch, Biosense (52%), Tacticath, Saint-Jude Medical (12%), or both (27%) and no CF (9%). The power applied on the left atrial (LA)

SUBMITTER: Bun SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6457376 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature