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Pulsed Field Ablation Versus High-Power Short-Duration Ablation in Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic and
Uzair Nisar Malik1, Tuba Abeer Hashmi, Priya Bai
1From the Department of Medicine, Ibn e Seena Hospital, Kabul, Afghanistan.
Cardiology in Review
|November 6, 2025
Summary
Pulsed field ablation (PFA) shows similar effectiveness to high-power short-duration (HPSD) radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) treatment. PFA offers improved safety and procedural efficiency, making it a promising option for AF ablation.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Medical Devices
- Electrophysiology
Background:
- Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia requiring effective ablation strategies.
- Pulsed field ablation (PFA) and high-power short-duration (HPSD) radiofrequency ablation are advanced techniques for AF treatment.
- Direct comparisons of PFA and HPSD are crucial for guiding clinical practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically compare the efficacy, safety, and procedural characteristics of PFA versus HPSD radiofrequency ablation in patients with AF.
- To conduct a meta-analysis of available randomized controlled trials and observational studies.
- To evaluate long-term outcomes and complication rates associated with each ablation modality.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of 12 studies including over 2000 patients.
- Searched PubMed and other databases through July 2025.
- Extracted data on baseline characteristics, procedural details, clinical outcomes, and complications; assessed risk of bias; used random-effects models for statistical pooling.
Main Results:
- Similar 12-month freedom from AF rates between PFA (85.3%) and HPSD (83.2%).
- PFA demonstrated a significantly lower incidence of complications, including cardiac tamponade, phrenic nerve injury, and esophageal damage.
- PFA showed advantages in procedural efficiency, with reduced fluoroscopy time, energy delivery, and touch-up requirements.
Conclusions:
- PFA provides comparable efficacy to HPSD radiofrequency ablation for treating atrial fibrillation.
- PFA exhibits a superior safety profile and enhanced procedural efficiency compared to HPSD.
- PFA is a favorable and effective ablation modality for managing patients with atrial fibrillation.
Keywords:
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