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What are the complications and management strategies associated with radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation?
What are the complications and management strategies associated with radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation?
Radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation carries a 3.5-5% complication rate, primarily involving cardiac tamponade, vascular issues, and thromboembolic events.
Highlights ongoing periprocedural risks in AF ablation; leaves optimal prevention strategies open to further study.
Radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFA) has evolved as an effective treatment modality in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). However, complication rates associated with RFA of AF have been cited in the range of 3.5 - 5% with the majority consisting of cardiac tamponade, vascular complications, and thromboembolic phenomena. In this review, the complications of AF ablation will be discussed along with associated clinical management strategies.
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