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Radiofrequency catheter ablation is a generally safe and effective treatment for supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias, though cardiovascular complications occur in a small number of patients.
This article provides a review of the risks and cardiovascular complications associated with radiofrequency catheter ablation procedures.
Reassures on ablation safety with rare complications; leaves open refined risk prediction in contemporary cohorts.
Catheter ablation using radiofrequency energy has evolved as a safe and effective means for the treatment of various supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias. Despite the overall efficacy of radiofrequency catheter ablation, cardiovascular complications can occur in a small number of patients. The purpose of this article is to review the current understanding of the risks and complications that can occur during catheter ablation procedures.
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Angkeow et al. (2001) conducted a review in Cardiac Arrhythmias. Radiofrequency catheter ablation was evaluated on Cardiovascular complications. Radiofrequency catheter ablation is a generally safe and effective treatment for supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias, though cardiovascular complications occur in a small number of patients.
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