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However, comparative data between PFA and other ES\u2014such as radiofrequency (RFA), cryoballoon (CBA), and laser balloon ablation (LBA)\u2014remain limited.<\/jats:p>\n                    <jats:p>This network meta-analysis (CRD420251054760) aimed to compare outcomes of PFA vs. thermal ES for AF ablation.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods and results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A systematic network meta-analysis using PubMed, Cochrane, and EMBASE from inception to March 2026 was performed. Randomized controlled trials comparing different ES in first-attempt pulmonary vein isolation were included. Data extraction was performed according to PRISMA guidelines. The primary outcome was the recurrence of any sustained atrial tachyarrhythmia (ATA) at 12-month follow-up. Safety and efficiency outcomes were also compared among groups. We included 18 studies, encompassing 4162 patients. Compared to PFA, thermal ablation technologies showed a higher risk of ATA recurrence at 12-month follow-up (RFA: RR of 1.48 (95% CI 1.10\u20132.00); CBA: 1.43 (95% CI 1.07\u20131.92); LBA: RR 1.29 (CI 95% 0.84\u20131.98)). PFA exhibited the lowest procedural time among transcatheter ES, whereas RFA displayed a significantly lower fluoroscopy time. No significant differences were recorded for major periprocedural complications. A subgroup analysis restricted to studies involving only paroxysmal AF patients, as well as those employing contemporary technologies, yielded consistent findings.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The present data indicate that, in patients undergoing a first transcatheter AF ablation, PFA may be associated with favourable efficacy and procedural efficiency compared with traditional thermal technologies, while showing a broadly comparable safety profile.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1093\/europace\/euag112","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,5,9]],"date-time":"2026-05-09T11:44:01Z","timestamp":1778327041000},"source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":2,"title":["Pulsed field ablation vs. thermal ablation for pulmonary vein isolation: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials"],"prefix":"10.1093","volume":"28","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-6024-6278","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Alessia Chiara","family":"Latini","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital , Rozzano 20089, Milan ,","place":["Italy"]},{"name":"Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University , Pieve Emanuele 20072, Milan ,","place":["Italy"]}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0003-3633-5670","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Mattia","family":"Penna","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital , Rozzano 20089, Milan ,","place":["Italy"]},{"name":"Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University , Pieve Emanuele 20072, Milan ,","place":["Italy"]}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-9475-1507","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Andrea","family":"Saglietto","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Division of Cardiology, \u2018Citt\u00e0 Della Salute e Della Scienza di Torino\u2019 Hospital, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin , Turin 10126 ,","place":["Italy"]}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-2106-0884","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Federico","family":"Landra","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Azienda Ospedaliera S. 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