Robotic Navigation in Catheter Ablation for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: Midterm Efficacy and Predictors of Postablation Arrhythmia Recurrences

Robotic Navigation in Ablation of Paroxysmal AF. Introduction: Remote navigation systems represent a novel strategy for catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF). The goal of this study is to describe a single‐center experience with the electromechanical robotic system (Sensei, Hansen Medical) in treatment of patients with paroxysmal AF.

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