Pulmonary Vein Disconnection Using the LocaLisa Three‐Dimensional Nonfluoroscopic Catheter Imaging System

Introduction: Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with prolonged fluoroscopy times. We prospectively evaluated the use of the LocaLisa three‐dimensional nonfluoroscopic catheter imaging system with the aim of reducing fluoroscopy times during pulmonary vein (PV) disconnection.

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