Acute success and safety of the second-generation PVAC GOLD phased RF ablation catheter for atrial fibrillation.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The second-generation multi-electrode catheter, pulmonary vein ablation catheter (PVAC) GOLD, was designed to improve the delivery of phased radiofrequency energy and reduce procedure times using a 'single-shot' approach for pulmonary vein isolation (PVI), while retaining efficacy and safety. This large registry presents acute success rates and safety outcomes in a daily practice setting.

Methods

A total of 1017 patients undergoing first-time ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) using PVAC GOLD were included, 644 patients with paroxysmal AF and 373 patients with non-paroxysmal AF, divided into 175 patients receiving PVI only and 198 patients receiving PVI with additional substrate modification.

Results

High and comparable percentages of successful PVI could b

SUBMITTER: Klaver MN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7925470 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature