The Lead Episode 120: A Discussion of High Incidence of Phrenic Nerve Injury in Patients Undergoing Pulsed Field Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation LIVE at HRX
Description
This study examined outcomes of patients with atrial fibrillation treated with pulsed field ablation (PFA) and found a notably high incidence of phrenic nerve injury during the procedure. Most injuries were transient, but some persisted beyond the immediate peri-procedural period, raising concerns about long-term safety. The findings highlight the need for refined techniques and monitoring strategies to mitigate phrenic nerve injury risk with PFA.

Please join host Michael S. Lloyd, MD, FHRS as he discusses the finding of this study with his guests Andrea M. Russo, MD, FHRS and Birju Rao, MD, Msci in Atlanta at the HRX Live 2025 conference.
Learning Objectives
  • Examine outcomes of patients with atrial fibrillation treated with pulsed field ablation (PFA).
Article Authors and Podcast Contributors
Article Authors
Louis Chéhirlian, MD, Linda Koutbi, MD, Julien Mancini, MD, PhD, Jérôme Hourdain, MD, Robin Richard-Vitton, MD, Marie Wilkin, MD, Jean-Claude Deharo, MD, Baptiste Maille, MD, PhD, Frédéric Franceschi, MD, PhD 


Podcast Contributors

Michael S. Lloyd, MD, FHRS | Emory University
Andrea M. Russo, MD, FHRS | Cooper University Health Care
Birju Rao, MD, Msci | Emory University

Summary
Availability:
On-Demand
Expires on Sep 18, 2028
Cost:
FREE
 


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