Waqas Ullah

St Bartholomew's Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust

Papers

4

Total Citations

115

H-Index

4

About

Dr. Waqas Ullah is a leading cardiac electrophysiologist whose research has fundamentally advanced the precision and efficacy of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF), particularly persistent AF. His work centers on optimizing catheter-tissue contact, a critical determinant of successful lesion formation. Dr. Ullah’s major contributions include pioneering the use of contact force sensing (CFS) technology to compare robotic versus manual ablation techniques. Through a series of highly impactful studies—including an international multicenter registry and a randomized trial—he demonstrated that robotic navigation can achieve superior contact force consistency, potentially improving procedural outcomes. His investigations into the factors affecting catheter contact in the human left atrium, such as catheter orientation and the use of steerable sheaths, have provided essential insights for clinicians. With key papers accumulating over 30 citations each, Dr. Ullah’s work has directly shaped ablation strategies by linking contact force metrics to reduced reconnection sites and improved lesion durability. His research remains a cornerstone for electrophysiologists seeking to refine AF ablation, making him a pivotal figure in the evolution of more effective, data-driven arrhythmia treatment.

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Papers
115
Total Citations
29
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Comparison of Robotic and Manual Persistent AF Ablation Using Catheter Contact Force Sensing: An International Multicenter Registry Study
33 citations · 2014
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2014 (4 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 12
🏛 Institutions: St Bartholomew's Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust

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