Catheter ablation using advanced porous tip contact force-sensing radiofrequency catheter: Impact on health care utilization among patients with persistent atrial fibrillation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Catheter ablation (CA) is an effective treatment for patients with persistent atrial fibrillation (PsAF); however, little is known about its impact on health care utilization for patients with PsAF. The ThermoCool SmartTouch SF (STSF) catheter (Biosense Webster) incorporates an advanced porous tip and contact force-sensing technology.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to determine health care utilization among patients with PsAF who underwent ablation with the STSF catheter.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study using the Premier Healthcare Database identified patients with PsAF undergoing CA with the STSF catheter in inpatient and outpatient settings. The proportion of patients experiencing AF-related inpatient admissions, outpatient admissions, emerg

SUBMITTER: Doshi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9626894 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature