Key result
Endocardial and epicardial radiofrequency ablation with a new intra-operative device resulted in 54% of patients being free from atrial fibrillation at 1 month follow-up.
Why the study?
Does bilateral pulmonary vein isolation with a new intra-operative radiofrequency ablation device improve freedom from atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing cardiac surgery?
Observational (n=65)
Does bilateral pulmonary vein isolation with a new intra-operative radiofrequency ablation device improve freedom from atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing cardiac surgery?
Intra-operative endocardial and epicardial radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation is feasible and safe, achieving freedom from AF in 54% of patients at 1 month.
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Should not change surgical AF practice; leaves open device efficacy in randomized trials.
Melo et al. (2000) conducted an observational in Atrial fibrillation (n=65). Endocardial and epicardial radiofrequency ablation with a new intra-operative device was evaluated on Freedom from atrial fibrillation at 1 month. Endocardial and epicardial radiofrequency ablation with a new intra-operative device resulted in 54% of patients being free from atrial fibrillation at 1 month follow-up.