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High-energy and short-term ablation technique “High power, short duration” in the treatment of patients with atrial fibrillation

Authors: Avanesyan G.A., Temirbulatov I.A., Dzhandzhgava D.A.

Company: Bakoulev National Medical Research Center for Cardiovascular Surgery, Moscow, Russian Federation

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Type:  Reviews


DOI: https://doi.org/10.24022/1997-3187-2022-16-2-179-188

For citation: Avanesyan G.A., Temirbulatov I.A., Dzhandzhagava D.A. High-energy and short-term ablation technique “High power, short duration” in the treatment of patients with atrial fibrillation. Creative Cardiology. 2022; 16 (2): 179–88 (in Russ.). DOI: 10.24022/1997-3187-2022-16-2-179-188

Received / Accepted:  16.03.2022 / 17.06.2022

Keywords: radiofrequency ablation atrial fibrillation high power short duration

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Abstract

Over the past decades, percutaneous catheter ablation has become an important type of treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF). Pulmonary vein isolation is currently considered the cornerstone of management of paroxysmal and persistent AF. The duration of a catheter ablation procedure for radiofrequency isolation of pulmonary vein ostia using standard generator parameters largely depends on the surgeon, but usually lasts from 90 to 180 minutes. In an era of increasing numbers of patients with AF, the demand for ablation continues to grow. Against this background, the search for new techniques that can reduce the time spent in the left atrium and thereby reduce the risk of complications has also increased. One potential way is to use high-energy and short-term ablations (HECA).

This article describes the historical and evolutionary use of RF energy to perform ablation, discusses the technique of high energy and short duration ablation: “High power, short duration”.

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About Authors

  • Grayr A. Avanesyan, Postgraduate; ORCID
  • Ibragim A. Temirbulatov, Cardiovascular Surgeon; ORCID
  • Daredzhan A. Dzhandzhagava, Cand. Med. Sci., Cardiologist, Senior Researcher; ORCID

Chief Editor

Leo A. Bockeria, MD, PhD, DSc, Professor, Academician of Russian Academy of Sciences, President of Bakoulev National Medical Research Center for Cardiovascular Surgery


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