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Innovative tools for atrial fibrillation ablation.

Laura Rottner1, Daniela Waddell2, Tina Lin3

  • 1Department of Cardiology, Universitäres Herzzentrum Hamburg-Eppendorf , Hamburg, Germany.

Expert Review of Medical Devices
|May 14, 2020
PubMed
Summary

Novel catheter ablation tools, including contact-force catheters and balloon-based devices, show promise for improving atrial fibrillation (AF) treatment outcomes, especially for persistent AF cases. Advanced mapping technologies also aid in identifying triggers and assessing therapy in real-time.

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Area of Science:

  • Electrophysiology
  • Cardiovascular Interventions
  • Medical Device Technology

Background:

  • Catheter ablation (CA) is an effective treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF).
  • Further advancements in catheter technology are needed, particularly for persistent and long-standing persistent AF.
  • Current limitations in ablation efficacy necessitate exploration of novel tools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review emerging catheter ablation technologies for atrial fibrillation.
  • To highlight innovations addressing limitations of current ablation methods.
  • To discuss the potential impact of new tools on AF treatment outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current and emerging catheter ablation technologies.
  • Discussion of single-tip radiofrequency (RF) ablation with contact-force (CF) sensing.
Keywords:
Catheter ablationatrial fibrillationnew mapping techniquesnovel ablation tools

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  • Evaluation of balloon-based ablation, including cryoballoon (CB) and emerging RF balloon technologies.
  • Assessment of advanced mapping and imaging technologies for identifying non-pulmonary vein (PV) triggers and real-time therapy assessment.

    • Main Results:

    • Contact-force (CF) sensing catheters and individualized protocols may overcome limitations of traditional RF ablation.
    • Balloon-based pulmonary vein isolation (PVI), especially cryoballoon (CB), offers ease of use and safety for paroxysmal AF.
    • Emerging RF balloon technologies and advanced mapping tools show promise for improved outcomes.
    • Novel mapping tools can identify extra-PV triggers, potentially improving success rates in persistent AF.

    Conclusions:

    • New tools like CF-sensing catheters and novel balloon devices can address PV-reconnection, a key limitation.
    • Improved ablation outcomes are anticipated with these advanced technologies.
    • Enhanced mapping tools for identifying extra-pulmonary vein triggers may significantly improve ablation success in persistent AF patients.