High-energy Direct Current (DC) ablation was introduced in the 1980s to ablate cardiac
arrhythmias. Unfortunately, the use of high-energy shocks was associated with …

Background Electroporation can be used as a nonthermal method to ablate myocardial
tissue. However, like with all electrical ablation methods, determination of the energy …

780 Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol October 2014 than coronary arteries. 19, 20 A preliminary
study performed by these authors suggests that the phrenic nerve also has a low …

The composition of a proximate tissue affects the electric field thresholds. Thus, the potential
for controlled delivery of electroporation energy pulses may allow for preferential effects on …

Introduction: Cardiac ablation is an established treatment modality for the management of
patients with cardiac arrhythmias. Current approaches to cardiac ablation employ thermal …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia associated with a high morbidity and mortality
rate. The incidence and prevalence of AF are increasing and reaching epidemic measures …

Irreversible electroporation can be used as a nonthermal energy source to ablate tissue.
Cardiac catheter ablation by irreversible electroporation may be a safe and effective …

Background Electroporation can be used as a nonthermal method to ablate myocardial
tissue. However, like with all electrical ablation methods, determination of the energy …

Catheter ablation of arrhythmias is now standard of care in invasive electrophysiology.
Current ablation strategies are based on the use of thermal energy. With continuous efforts …

A number of techniques and energy sources have been developed for catheter ablation of
tachyarrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation (AF) and ventricular tachycardia (VT). Current …