RF vs PFA
In terms of current, RF uses "this type" of energy, whereas PFA uses "this type"
What is "AC" for RF, and "DC" for PFA
These are the two types of waveforms used for PFA
What is monophasic, and biphasic
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This is what PFA stands for
What is Pulsed Field Ablation
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RF causes damage from "this" type of energy, whereas PFA is known to be "this"
What is "thermal" for RF, and "minimally thermal" for PFA
This type of polarity in PFA delivery can cause a greater likelihood of muscle contractions
What is monopolar
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PFA has been used extensively in other medical fields, including _________
Oncology/Drug delivery
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In terms of lesion uniformity, RF lesions can be "this", whereas PFA lesions tend to be "this"
What is "heterogenous" for RF, and "homogenous" for PFA
This is one of the physical characteristics of the catheter that can affect PFA energy delivery
What is interelectrode distance/electrode configuration/electrode size, # of electrodes
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The inability of cell imbalance to return back to normal due to PFA is called _______
What is apoptosis
This is the difference between irreversible and reversible electroporation
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"This" adjacent structure, and it's "associated complication" can be avoided, when using PFA instead of RF
What is the esophagus, and esophageal fistula
This type of waveform has shown to be more comfortable for patients
What is biphasic
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The electric field generated for PFA is strongest at _____
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This is one of the common parameter that benefits both RF and PFA
What is "contact force"
If all else is equal, for a given waveform, a smaller electrode will have _____ current density compared to a larger electrode
What is "higher"
Current density = current/surface area
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In terms of volt/cm, the required threshold for myocardium is ____
400
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Who is Carlena