# Characterization and Clinical Significance of Hemolysis After Pulsed Field Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: Results of a Multicenter Analysis

*PRI Rank #13 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #13 |
| 18m citations | 75 |
| Journal | Circulation Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1161/circep.124.012732 |
| Corresponding authors | Miruna A Popa |
| Institution | Department of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, France |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/atrial-fibrillation-management-and-outcomes/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1161/circep.124.012732](https://doi.org/10.1161/circep.124.012732)

## Topics

Pulsed field ablation · Catheter ablation · Electroporation · Erythrocyte susceptibility to electroporation · Pentaspline ablation catheter · Radiofrequency ablation · Hemolysis · Haptoglobin · Free plasma hemoglobin · Bilirubin · Lactate dehydrogenase · Hemoglobinuria · pulmonary vein isolation · paroxysmal atrial fibrillation · Persistent atrial fibrillation · Renal function biomarkers · Glomerular filtration rate · Creatinine increase · Number of PFA deliveries · Multicenter analysis

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