Key result
A modified microwave ablation line concept with a new catheter for permanent atrial fibrillation resulted in a 10% higher success rate of conversion to sinus rhythm compared to the original concept.
Why the study?
Does a modified microwave ablation line concept improve conversion to sinus rhythm in patients with permanent atrial fibrillation undergoing cardiac surgery?
Observational (n=249)
No
Does a modified microwave ablation line concept improve conversion to sinus rhythm in patients with permanent atrial fibrillation undergoing cardiac surgery?
A modified microwave ablation line concept during cardiac surgery improves the rate of conversion to sinus rhythm in patients with permanent atrial fibrillation compared to the original concept.
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May support modified ablation lines in surgical permanent AF; extends concepts but remains hypothesis-generating pending RCTs.
M. Knaut (2004) conducted an observational in Permanent atrial fibrillation (n=249). Modified microwave ablation line concept vs. Original ablation line concept was evaluated on Conversion to sinus rhythm. A modified microwave ablation line concept with a new catheter for permanent atrial fibrillation resulted in a 10% higher success rate of conversion to sinus rhythm compared to the original concept.
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