Arrhythmias & electrophysiologyResearch article
Pulsed field ablation: from technological breakthrough to structured clinical implementation—the role of the European Heart Rhythm Association
- Narrative review
Study context
- Population
- Pulsed field ablation (PFA) in cardiac electrophysiology, European context
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Position of EHRA on the clinical implementation of PFA
- PFA has rapidly evolved from an experimental electroporation-based concept to a widely adopted modality in cardiac electrophysiology
- Its non-thermal mechanism (irreversible electroporation) distinguishes it from radiofrequency and cryoablation, providing relative myocardial selectivity
- Rapid expansion into routine practice introduces new clinical and organizational challenges
- Emphasis must shift towards standardized procedural strategies, avoidance of excessive ablation and structured education
- Responsible integration requires continued vigilance, registry-based surveillance and collaborative scientific leadership
Original publication
Pulsed field ablation: from technological breakthrough to structured clinical implementation—the role of the European Heart Rhythm Association. Europace. Published 12 April 2026. doi:10.1093/europace/euag074
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