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The posterior left atrium plays a critical role in the perpetuation of persistent atrial fibrillation, and a hybrid ablation approach combining endocardial pulmonary vein isolation with epicardial posterior left atrium ablation is a viable treatment option for these patients. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

October 1, 2018Journal of Innovations in Cardiac Rhythm ManagementOpen Access

Critical Role of the Posterior Left Atrium in the Perpetuation of Persistent Atrial Fibrillation and the Hybrid Ablation Approach for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Management: A Single-center Outcomes Study

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RNRANGADHAM NAGARAKANIOwensboro Health KUKeung UngSanford Health HSHILLARY STRAHANOwensboro Health

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Posterior LA targeting may aid persistent AF ablation; leaves open optimal strategy in randomized trials.

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Atrial fibrillation Persistent AF management AF ablation outcomes Anticoagulation in AF

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Critical Role of the Posterior Left Atrium in the Perpetuation of Persistent Atrial Fibrillation and the Hybrid Ablation Approach for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Management: A Single-center Outcomes Study

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