Canadian national electrophysiology ablation registry report 2011-2016.

ABSTRACT:

Background/purpose

Interventional cardiac electrophysiology (EP) is a rapidly evolving field in Canada; a nationwide registry was established in 2011 to conduct a periodic review of resource allocation.

Methods

The registry collects annual data on EP lab infrastructure, imaging, tools, human resources, procedural volumes, success rates, and wait times. Leading physicians from each EP lab were contacted electronically; participation was voluntary.

Results

All Canadian EP centres were identified (n = 30); 50 and 45 % of active centres participated in the last 2 instalments of the registry. A mean of 508 ± 270 standard and complex catheter ablation procedures were reported annually for 2015-2016 by all responding centres. The most frequently performed ablation targets at

SUBMITTER: Kaoutskaia A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8101210 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature