Relationship Between Catheter Forces, Lesion Characteristics, “Popping,” and Char Formation: Experience with Robotic Navigation System

Abstract

When using an OIC, lower power settings (<or=35 W) and lower/medium contact pressure were more likely to show a "relative" spared endocardial surface. Overall, contact pressure between 20 g and 30 g and a power setting of 40 W appeared to achieve transmurality by preserving safety.