Table 5.
Atrial fibrillation ablation settings.
| Power | <30 W | 30–44 W | ≥45 W | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA posterior wall | 1 (7%) | 12 (86%) | 1 (7%) | |
| LA anterior wall | 0 (0%) | 11 (79%) | 3 (21%) | |
| LA carina | 1 (7%) | 10 (71%) | 3 (21%) | |
| LA ridgesa | 0 (0%) | 8 (57%) | 6 (43%) | |
| Flow rate | Non-Irrigated | <10 ml/min | 10–19 ml/min | ≥20 ml/min |
| LA posterior wall | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 10 (71%) | 4 (29%) |
| LA anterior wall | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 6 (43%) | 8 (57%) |
| LA carina | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 8 (57%) | 6 (43%) |
| LA ridgesa | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 6 (43%) | 8 (57%) |
| Duration | Continuous Dragging | <30 s | 30–44 s | ≥45 s |
| LA posterior wall | 4 (29%) | 6 (43%) | 3 (21%) | 1 (7%) |
| LA anterior wall | 4 (29%) | 5 (36%) | 4 (29%) | 1 (7%) |
| LA carina | 4 (29%) | 4 (29%) | 5 (36%) | 1 (7%) |
| LA ridgesa | 3 (21%) | 6 (43%) | 4 (29%) | 1 (7%) |
LA, left atrium.
a
Ridges include: RSPV 12 o’ clock, LSPV/LAA ridge, mitral anulus.