Arrhythmias & electrophysiology
Controversy: the blanking period after atrial fibrillation ablation is needed and should be maintained
Study context
- Population
- Patients undergoing AF ablation
- Comparison
- Maintaining vs shortening or abandoning the post-ablation blanking period
Methodological detailsControversy article
- Controversy article
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- In favour (Tzeis): preserve the blanking period to minimize unnecessary re-intervention and ensure standardized trial endpoints
- Against (Mandrola): shorten or abandon the blanking period; individualized approach guided by arrhythmia timing, symptom burden and ablation modality
Original publication
Controversy: the blanking period after atrial fibrillation ablation is needed and should be maintained. Europace. Published 1 September 2025. doi:10.
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