Map, Ablate, and Validate: Affera™ Mapping and Ablation System with Sphere-9™ Dual-energy Case Presentation and Discussion-Map, Ablate, and Validate: Affera™ Mapping and Ablation System with Sphere-9™ Dual-energy Case Presentation and Discussion

Map, Ablate, and Validate: Affera™ Mapping and Ablation System with Sphere-9™ Dual-energy Case Presentation and Discussion

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Video Summary

The video transcript is a detailed discussion about the Afera system and its use in atrial fibrillation ablation. Dr. Moussa Mansour and other experts present their findings and experiences with the Sphere 9 Lattice-Tip Pulse Field Ablation Catheter, recently approved in the US. The presentations highlight the catheter's design, functionality, and unique features, emphasizing its efficiency, stability, and versatility for both mapping and ablation. The system is praised for its high-definition mapping capability and its atraumatic nature, making it suitable for sensitive tissues. A post-hoc analysis from the Sphere 9 persistent study indicates a learning curve for operators, with increased procedure efficacy over time. The catheter is regarded as versatile, allowing for varied procedural approaches depending on patient needs. The discussion covers procedural experiences, safety features, optimal power settings, and the potential need for improved electrogram quality for enhanced mapping capability. The session concludes with insights into the catheter's role and performance in real-world applications, emphasizing improvements in procedure time and efficacy after initial operator familiarization.

Keywords

Afera system

atrial fibrillation

ablation

Sphere 9

Pulse Field Ablation

high-definition mapping

atraumatic

procedure efficacy