Radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation

被引:6
作者
Lars M. Lickfett
Hugh G. Calkins
Ronald D. Berger
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[1] The Johns Hopkins University,Department of Medicine
关键词
Atrial Fibrillation; Pulmonary Vein; Left Atrium; Radiofrequency Ablation; Catheter Ablation;
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10.1007/s11936-002-0010-8
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Catheter ablation has emerged as an excellent treatment option for atrial fibrillation. In appropriate patients, particularly those with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in the absence of structural heart disease, catheter-based pulmonary vein isolation can eliminate or dramatically reduce the arrhythmia burden. However, with currently available tools, the procedure is complex and labor intensive. Simpler ablation procedures may emerge as newer ablation systems are developed.
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页码:295 / 306
页数:11
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