Steerable versus nonsteerable sheath technology in atrial fibrillation ablation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Catheter placement and stability are well-known challenges in atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation. As a result, steerable sheaths (SS) were developed to improve catheter stabilization and maintain proper catheter-tissue contact. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to see if employing a SS influences procedure outcome.

Method

We performed a comprehensive literature search for studies that evaluated the efficacy and safety of SS compared to nonsteerable sheaths (NSS) in AF ablation. The primary outcome was the rate of atrial arrhythmia (AA) freedom by the time of the last follow-up. The secondary outcomes were the procedure-related complications and procedural characteristics. Risk ratio (RR) or the mean difference (MD) and corresponding 95% c

SUBMITTER: Mhanna M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9347204 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature