Radiofrequency ablation is discussed as a therapeutic approach for atrial fibrillation based on advances in understanding its underlying electrophysiological mechanisms.
This review discusses the electrophysiological mechanisms of atrial fibrillation and the therapeutic potential of radiofrequency ablation.
Atrial fibrillation is a common arrhythmia, especially among elderly people. Restoration of sinus rhythm by cardioversion or drug treatment improves symptoms, cardiac output, and exercise tolerance. Unfortunately, the recurrence rate in successfully treated patients is high. Research into the underlying electrophysiological mechanisms that cause atrial fibrillation has fuelled the development of new therapeutic approaches. This article describes the advances in understanding how the arrhythmia is generated and discusses the therapeutic potential of radiofrequency ablation.
Grubb et al. (Sat,) conducted a review in Atrial fibrillation. Radiofrequency ablation was evaluated. Radiofrequency ablation is discussed as a therapeutic approach for atrial fibrillation based on advances in understanding its underlying electrophysiological mechanisms.
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