Guidewire entrapment in pulmonary veins during pulsed field ablation of atrial fibrillation: A case series

HeartRhythm Case Reports 2026 Open access

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Authors: Mitsuhiko Shoda, Mitsuru Takami, Kimitake Imamura, Koji Fukuzawa
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2026.04.002
Cited by: 1
References: 5

Abstract

Pulsed field ablation (PFA) of atrial fibrillation (AF) is distinct from conventional thermal ablation in that it employs tissue-selective energy, thereby minimizing injury to surrounding extracardiac structures and resulting in fewer complications (1).

Fields of Study & Subjects

Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments Microbial Inactivation Methods

Publication details

Journal / source
HeartRhythm Case Reports
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
12
Issue
7
Pages
707–712
Publication date
10 April 2026
Language
EN