To generate real-world evidence from the parent study, REAL AF registry, on the use of Thermocool SmartTouch SF (STSF) catheter in ablation for the treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF).
The primary objective of this registry is to evaluate effectiveness and safety of Thermocool STSF catheter to support an indication extension of the STSF catheter using real world data from the REAL AF registry. Subjects included in the registry will be those in which the STSF catheter is used for the treatment of symptomatic PAF in antiarrhythmic drug (AAD) naive patients as an initial rhythm control therapy. The registry will involve retrospective analysis of data prospectively collected from the REAL AF registry. The registry will include consecutive, eligible patients from the REAL AF registry, starting from October 2021 who meet the sub-study eligibility criteria until 344 eligible subjects are identified. Eligible patients from all participating centers in the REAL AF registry will be included, except for sites with standard-of-care rhythm monitoring less than 48 hours and those that do not perform 6-12 month follow up as standard of care.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
344
Ablation procedure using the Thermocool Smarttouch SF
Arrhythmia Institute at Grandview
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Community Memorial Hospital
Ventura, California, United States
Ascension St. Vincent's
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Primary effectiveness
Freedom from atrial arrhythmia recurrence
Time frame: 12-months
Primary effectiveness
Any repeat ablation procedure, use of class I/III AAD, or cardioversion post-blanking for treatment of atrial arrhythmia will be deemed failure of primary effectiveness endpoint.
Time frame: Post 3-month blanking period
Primary safety
A composite of procedure or device related adverse events post index ablation.
Time frame: 7 days
Primary safety
Atrio-esophageal fistula, severe pulmonary vein stenosis and device or procedure related death post index ablation
Time frame: 90 days
Primary safety
Cardiac tamponade/pericardial effusion post index ablation
Time frame: 30 days
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