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Is echocardiography-guided radiofrequency catheter ablation of the atrioventricular node and VVI pacemaker implantation feasible and safe in patients with persistent or permanent atrial fibrillation/flutter?
Is echocardiography-guided radiofrequency catheter ablation of the atrioventricular node and VVI pacemaker implantation feasible and safe in patients with persistent or permanent atrial fibrillation/flutter?
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Small series indicates echo-guided AVN ablation with VVI pacing may be feasible in AF; leaves open need for larger trials before adoption.
Objective: This study is to evaluate the feasibility and safety of intracardiac radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) of the atrioventricular node (AVN) and pacemaker implantation using transthoracic echocardiography. Methods: Eleven patients – six males and five females (mean age 66 years) – with persistent or permanent atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter received
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