Pulsed-Field and Thermal Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
This community investigates the use of electrical and thermal energy delivery via catheters to treat irregular heart rhythms, specifically atrial fibrillation.
The work centers on comparing pulsed-field ablation against established thermal methods like radiofrequency and cryoballoon techniques. Recurring themes include the isolation of pulmonary veins, the treatment of both paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation, and the evaluation of safety profiles, particularly regarding hemolysis and acute kidney injury. The literature also examines the application of irreversible electroporation for ventricular tachycardia and the management of left atrial appendage occlusion. These studies frequently report on multicenter trials, case series, and systematic reviews that assess efficacy, safety, and long-term outcomes in patient populations.
This research is most prominent in the context of calcium, platinum, and chlorine, where it represents a small but distinct share of the total tracked research for those elements. The community is also visible in research involving gold, iodine, and gadolinium, though the paper counts are lower in these areas.
The community comprises 2,556 papers, with the majority published in Heart Rhythm, EP Europace, and the Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology.
Recent work focuses on large-scale multicenter safety studies involving tens of thousands of patients, head-to-head trials comparing pulsed-field ablation with radiofrequency and cryoballoon methods, and the expansion of these techniques to treat persistent atrial fibrillation and scar-related ventricular tachycardia.