Dai L, Wang N, Jiang X. Progress in pulsed field ablation for atrial fibrillation and perioperative nursing strategies. World J Cardiol 2026; 18(6): 119216 [DOI: 10.4330/wjc.119216]
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Xue Jiang, Liangjiang Hospital Affiliated to Chongqing Medical University, No. 199 Renxing Road, Renhe Subdistrict, Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing 400014, China. dl1851238@163.com
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Dai L, Wang N, Jiang X. Progress in pulsed field ablation for atrial fibrillation and perioperative nursing strategies. World J Cardiol 2026; 18(6): 119216 [DOI: 10.4330/wjc.119216]
World J Cardiol. Jun 26, 2026; 18(6): 119216 Published online Jun 26, 2026. doi: 10.4330/wjc.119216
Progress in pulsed field ablation for atrial fibrillation and perioperative nursing strategies
Ling Dai, Ning Wang, Xue Jiang
Ling Dai, Ning Wang, Xue Jiang, Liangjiang Hospital Affiliated to Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400014, China
Co-first authors: Ling Dai and Ning Wang.
Author contributions: Dai L and Wang N contributed to writing the draft as co-first authors; Dai L and Jiang X contributed to supervision, review and editing of the manuscript. All the authors approved the final version to publish.
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Corresponding author: Xue Jiang, Liangjiang Hospital Affiliated to Chongqing Medical University, No. 199 Renxing Road, Renhe Subdistrict, Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing 400014, China. dl1851238@163.com
Received: January 22, 2026 Revised: February 13, 2026 Accepted: May 14, 2026 Published online: June 26, 2026 Processing time: 148 Days and 2.8 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Pulsed field ablation (PFA) emphasizes the safety benefits, particularly its reduced risk of complications like esophageal and phrenic nerve damage, compared to traditional thermal ablation methods. PFA demonstrates comparable or superior outcomes in terms of acute success rates for pulmonary vein isolation and procedural efficiency. Address the importance of long-term studies to confirm the durability of PFA lesions, as most current evidence focuses on short- and mid-term results. Note that PFA significantly reduces procedural time and tissue damage, which could lower the risks associated with prolonged surgeries. Stress the importance of comprehensive perioperative care, including preoperative risk assessment, intraoperative monitoring, and postoperative rehabilitation, to maximize PFA’s benefits.
