AF Ablation With the Ablation Index

A Prospective Registry of Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Using the Prediction of Lesion Depth Technology

This is an observational multicenter registry of atrial fibrillation catheter ablation performed using the ablation index technology.

This is an observational multicenter registry of atrial fibrillation catheter ablation performed using the ablation index technology, which has been introduced as a tool predicting ablation lesion depth. The index incorporates the following characteristics of radiofrequency point-by-point ablation: radiofrequency energy power, contact force, duration of ablation. Since the ablation index is calculated for every individual operator depending on his(her) personal skills, there is no a strict indication on the safe and effective range of the index. This registry aims to evaluate ablation index values used in different centers by different operators. Prospective information on arrhythmia recurrence rate and type, characteristics of redo ablations, characteristics of reconduction ablated areas will be gathered.

Inclusion Criteria:

• indications for catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation;
• signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Presence of contraindications to AF ablation