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Pulsed Field Ablation - Dr Nitesh Sood
Pulsed Field Ablation - Dr Nitesh Sood
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The talk explores pulse field ablation (PFA) and its implications in cardiac treatments. PFA employs an electrical impulse to create holes in cell membranes, a concept that's been applied in agriculture and oncology. The presentation underscores PFA's promise as a non-thermal ablation method, offering reduced tissue damage compared to traditional techniques like cryo and radiofrequency ablation. However, challenges persist, particularly regarding lesion durability, accurate depth assessment, and lack of real-time feedback on lesion formation. While promising in safety and specificity, PFA shows mixed efficacy results, with outcomes declining over time. High costs and the need for improved technology to ensure contact and precise lesion depth further complicate its widespread adoption. The speaker concludes that while PFA is innovative, its practicality and effectiveness compared to existing methods remain debated, underscoring a cautious approach toward replacing traditional ablation modalities.
Keywords
Pulse Field Ablation
Cardiac Treatments
Non-thermal Ablation
Lesion Durability
Medical Technology
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