Related Experiment Video
Updated: Oct 10, 2025
Catheter Ablation in Combination With Left Atrial Appendage Closure for Atrial Fibrillation
Published on: February 26, 2013
The Japanese Catheter Ablation Registry (J-AB): Annual report in 2019
Kengo Kusano1, Teiichi Yamane2, Koichi Inoue3
1Department of Cardiovascular Medicine National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center Osaka Japan.
Insights
The Japanese Catheter Ablation registry collected data on 80,795 procedures in 2019. This observational study details real-world catheter ablation outcomes and complications in Japan.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Electrophysiology
Background:
- The Japanese Heart Rhythm Society (JHRS) established the Japanese Catheter Ablation (J-AB) registry in 2017.
- This prospective, observational registry aims to gather real-world data on catheter ablation procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To collect comprehensive details on target arrhythmias, ablation procedures, outcomes, and acute complications.
- To provide insights into current catheter ablation practices in Japan.
Main Methods:
- A voluntary, nationwide, multicenter, prospective, observational registry.
- Data collected using a Research Electronic Data Capture system.
- In 2019, data from 80,795 procedures were collected from 425 hospitals.
Main Results:
- The registry captured data from 80,795 procedures in 2019.
- Participants had a mean age of 65.2 years, with 66.4% being male.
- Detailed procedural data, outcomes, and complications were recorded.
Conclusions:
- The J-AB registry provides valuable real-world data on catheter ablation in Japan.
- Findings contribute to understanding current practices and outcomes in cardiac arrhythmia management.
Abstract:
The Japanese Catheter Ablation (J-AB) registry, started in August 2017, is a voluntary, nationwide, multicenter, prospective, observational registry, performed by the Japanese Heart Rhythm Society (JHRS) in collaboration with the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center using a Research Electronic Data Capture system. The purpose of this registry is to collect the details of target arrhythmias, the ablation procedures, including the type of target arrhythmias, outcomes, and acute complications in the real-world settings. During the year of 2019, we have collected a total of 80 795 procedures (mean age of 65.2 years and 66.4% male) from 425 participant hospitals. Detailed data are shown in Figures and Tables.
