Canadian national electrophysiology ablation registry report 2011–2016

Abstract Background/purpose : Interventional cardiac electrophysiology (EP) is a rapidly evolving field in Canada; nationwide registry was established 2011 to conduct periodic review of resource allocation. Methods The collects annual data on EP lab infrastructure, imaging, tools, human resources, procedural volumes, success rates, and wait times. Leading physicians from each were contacted electronically; participation voluntary. Results All Canadian centres identified ( n = 30); 50 45 % active participated the last 2 instalments registry. A mean 508 ± 270 standard complex catheter ablation procedures reported annually for 2015–2016 by all responding centres. most frequently performed targets atrial fibrillation (PVI) arrhythmia accounting 36 (mean 164 85). number full time ranges between 1 7 per centre, 4). see an electrophysiologist initial non-urgent consult 23 weeks. date 17.8 weeks simple ablation, 30.1 AF ablation. On average have (range: 1–4) rooms equipped ablations; centre uses shifts week. While diagnostic studies radiofrequency ablations are centres, point-by-point cryoablation available 85 centres; 38 respondents use circular techniques. Conclusions This initiative provides contemporary invasive practices. activity benchmarks national trends