Abstract Background Point-by-point ablation with a high-power short-duration (HPSD) technique in atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation is used worldwide. Little data is available with the HPSD and dragging technique (DT). Objective To perform a multivariate analysis of clinical and procedural predictors of success and recurrence in HPSD with DT. Methods 214 patients in the first AF ablation in sinus rhythm were prospectively enrolled. DT with radiofrequency power of 50 W and contact force (CF) of 10–20 g and 5–10 g at […]