The application of contact force sensing catheter in catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation / 中国医师进修杂志

ABSTRACT

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the common arrhythmias. Catheter radiofrequency ablation is a only effective therapeutic method of AF currently. Contact force sensing catheter like SMART TOUCH can real time monitoring the pressure of catheter tip, which can help operators to understand the contact force between atrial and ablation points, and guide the atrial fibrillation ablation. It is significantly improved the effectiveness and safety of the atrial fibrillation. This article will focus on the current situation of radiofrequency ablation for AF by contact force catheter, in order to provide guidance for clinical work.