Ethanol Infusion in the Vein of Marshall for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: Evidence From Randomized Controlled Trials
When added to CA, ethanol infusion in the VoM improves freedom from arrhythmia without increasing the risk of major complications. These findings may support its integration into ablation strategies for persistent AF.
Authors
- João Ferreira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4732-5545)
- Carolina Saleiro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3716-0257)
- Sérgio Barra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4064-3767)
- Pedro Alexandre Sousa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9791-767X)
- Patrícia Marques‐Alves (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2639-4058)
- Natália António (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3103-4353)
- Miguel Valderrábano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8401-1684)
- Luís Elvas
- Bárbara Oliveiros
- Lino Gonçalves
Institutions
- Houston Methodist (US)
- Hospital da Luz (PT)
- University of Coimbra (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology
- Published
- 2025-09-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jce.70090
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.16
Funders
- Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia