Radiofrequency catheter ablation for pulmonary vein isolation resulted in apparent elimination or improvement of atrial fibrillation in 75% of patients.
Atrial fibrillation (n=23,000)
Ablation of atrial fibrillation
Elimination ("cure") or improvement of AF
INTRODUCTION AND AIMS: Ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) has evolved rapidly in the decade since its inception. We aimed to review the results of this evolution as reflected in the published literature. METHODS: Publications through 2005 were reviewed, and data included if there was information on the technique used, and follow-up of at least 6 months. RESULTS: More than 23,000 patients met criteria for inclusion. There has been a steady improvement in reported outcomes (P<0.001). Variations on radiofrequency catheter ablation for pulmonary vein isolation result in apparent elimination ("cure") or improvement of AF in 75%, and surgical techniques are even better. CONCLUSIONS: Catheter ablation of AF is now a mainstream procedure. Continuing technical advances are needed to achieve better results with more uniformity and reduced procedure times.
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John D. Fisher
Electrophysiology
Michael Spinelli
NYU Langone Health
Disha Mookherjee
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Montefiore Medical Center
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Fisher et al. (Mon,) conducted a review in Atrial fibrillation (n=23,000). Ablation of atrial fibrillation was evaluated on Elimination ("cure") or improvement of AF. Radiofrequency catheter ablation for pulmonary vein isolation resulted in apparent elimination or improvement of atrial fibrillation in 75% of patients.
synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0eda23950456576347cfed — DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-8159.2006.00388.x
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