Key result
Regional ablation at the anatomic sites of the left atrial ganglionated plexi enabled maintenance of sinus rhythm in 71% of patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation over a 12-month period.
Why the study?
Does radiofrequency ablation at anatomic sites of left atrial ganglionated plexi prevent arrhythmia recurrence in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation?
Observational (n=56)
Does radiofrequency ablation at anatomic sites of left atrial ganglionated plexi prevent arrhythmia recurrence in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation?
Anatomic modification of left atrial ganglionated plexi is safe and effective, maintaining sinus rhythm in 71% of paroxysmal AF patients at 1 year.
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Supports targeted ganglionated plexus ablation in paroxysmal AF; leaves open confirmation of benefit in randomized trials.
Pokushalov et al. (2010) conducted an observational in Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (n=56). Radiofrequency ablation at anatomic sites of left atrial ganglionated plexi was evaluated on Freedom from arrhythmia recurrence. Regional ablation at the anatomic sites of the left atrial ganglionated plexi enabled maintenance of sinus rhythm in 71% of patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation over a 12-month period.
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