Exploring the AFib Ablation Procedure - 2021 Quality Summit presentation (Non-CE)-Exploring the AFib Ablation Procedure-Keramiti

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In this video, Dr. Karamadi discusses the technical aspects of AFib (atrial fibrillation) ablation, focusing on past and present procedures. He explains that AFib ablation started in operating rooms in 1987 with the Cox Maze procedure, which involved creating multiple surgical incisions in the left and right atrium. Over time, the procedure evolved to become less complex and more effective. In 1994, cather ablation was introduced as a treatment option, and in 1998, it was discovered that triggers for AFib often start in the pulmonary veins. The concept of pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) was introduced in 2000, and it soon became the cornerstone technique in AFib ablation. The success rate of PVI varies depending on the patient's condition, but it is generally effective in suppressing AFib. Dr. Karamadi also discusses future technologies, including single-shot approaches like RF balloons and pulse field ablation. He emphasizes that while these technologies show promise, further research is needed to determine their safety and efficacy. The video concludes with a question and answer session in which Dr. Karamadi provides additional insights into the ablation procedure and patient outcomes. No credits were granted in the video.

Keywords

AFib ablation

technical aspects

past procedures

present procedures

Cox Maze procedure

cather ablation

pulmonary vein isolation

future technologies