Assessing Recurrence Following Pulsed Field Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

Pulsed field ablation has quickly gained traction in the U.S. for atrial fibrillation due to its excellent acute efficacy, favorable safety profile, and fast workflow. However, recurrences post-ablation are comparable to that of previously established modalities, making this a significant hurdle that has yet to be overcome. In this podcast episode, Nicholas Tan, M.D., M.S., discusses the most common causes of recurrence and explores how evolving strategies may help reduce recurrence and improve long-term outcomes for patients.

Topics discussed:

• What is pulsed field ablation and how does it differ from previously established modalities of ablation such as radiofrequency and cryoablation?
• What are the recurrence rates post-pulsed field ablation and how do they compare with other modalities?
• In patients who undergo redo ablations following an index pulsed field ablation procedure, what are the most common causes?
• How will pulsed field ablation evolve in the coming years?

Listen to the full episode here.

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