A zero-exchange approach for left atrial access in pulmonary vein isolation with pulsed field ablation

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INTRODUCTION: Pulsed field ablation (PFA) has emerged as an innovative technique for pulmonary vein isolation (PVI). Typically, a transeptal puncture (TSP) with a standard sheath precedes a switch to the larger diameter sheath in the left atrium. This study aimed to describe the safety and feasibility of direct TSP using the large diameter Faradrive sheath before performing PVI with PFA.

METHODS: We prospectively enrolled 166 consecutive patients with paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) undergoing PVI with PFA at our institution. TSP was performed in all cases with transesophageal echocardiography guidance, using the Faradrive sheath and a 98 cm matched Brockenbrough needle. The primary endpoint was the occurrence of pericardial tamponade during or within the first 48 h after the procedure. The secondary endpoint was the occurrence of any major complication.

RESULTS: All 166 patients were included into the final analysis (44% female): 64% of patients had paroxysmal AF and 36% persistent AF (68 ± 11 years old, median CHA2DS2Vasc Score 3, median left atrial volume index 31). The median duration of the procedure was 60 min, median time to TSP was 15 min, and the median fluoroscopy dose was 595 cGy × cm2. The primary endpoint occurred in one patient: a non-TSP related pericardial tamponade, which was managed with pericardial puncture.

CONCLUSION: Direct TSP with skipping sheath exchange using the large diameter Faradrive sheath for PVI with PFA was safe, feasible, and reduced costs in all patients. Large scale studies and registries are needed to verify this workflow.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:35

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Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology - 35(2024), 4 vom: 25. Apr., Seite 688-693

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Bejinariu, Alexandru Gabriel [VerfasserIn]
Spieker, Maximilian [VerfasserIn]
Makimoto, Hisaki [VerfasserIn]
Augustin, Nora [VerfasserIn]
Kelm, Malte [VerfasserIn]
Rana, Obaida R [VerfasserIn]

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Journal Article
Pulmonary vein isolation
Pulsed field ablation

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Date Completed 10.04.2024

Date Revised 10.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1111/jce.16187

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NLM368183904