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Pulmonary vein isolation using multi-electrode radiofrequency vs conventional point-by-point radiofrequency ablation: A meta-analysis of randomized and non-randomized studies

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Aims Pulmonary vein isolation is effective in reducing atrial fibrillation (AF) episodes. Previous studies suggest single-shot techniques are effective and safe for this purpose. Procedural and clinical outcomes were compared… Click to show full abstract

Aims Pulmonary vein isolation is effective in reducing atrial fibrillation (AF) episodes. Previous studies suggest single-shot techniques are effective and safe for this purpose. Procedural and clinical outcomes were compared between multi-electrode and point-by-point radiofrequency ablations by performing a meta-analysis of all randomized and non-randomized studies. Methods and results Systematic reviews of MEDLINE and Cochrane Library databases were performed. Studies comparing procedural (procedure and fluoroscopy times) and clinical (AF recurrence) outcomes were included in the meta-analysis. A total of 13 clinical studies (5 randomized and 8 non-randomized) including 2152 patients met the inclusion criteria. In patients underwent multi-electrode ablation, there were significant reductions in both total procedure and fluoroscopy times, compared with point-by-point ablation (mean difference = −34.3 min [95% CI (−50.1 to −18.5)], p < 0.001 and mean difference = −7.1 min [95% CI (−12.0 to −2.2)], p < 0.01, respectively). These significances also continued in patients with paroxysmal AF. No such difference was observed in regard to AF recurrence between the 2 ablation strategies (RR = 0.90 [95% CI (0.80–1.01)], p = 0.066). This insignificance was also observed in patients with paroxysmal AF. Conclusions In a heterogeneous AF population, multi-electrode ablation is as effective as point-by-point ablation, with better procedural and fluoroscopy durations.

Keywords: ablation; point point; radiofrequency; point; multi electrode; meta analysis

Journal Title: Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal
Year Published: 2017

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