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Catheter Ablation in Combination With Left Atrial Appendage Closure for Atrial Fibrillation
Published on: February 26, 2013
Catheter ablation therapy for atrial fibrillation
Bohuslav Finta1, David E Haines
1Division of Cardiology, William Beaumont Hospital, Northpointe Heart Center, 27901 Woodward Avenue, Suite 300, Berkley, MI 48072-0921, USA.
Cardiology Clinics
|March 5, 2004
Summary
Catheter ablation is a safe and effective treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF), increasingly offered to more patients. This review covers procedural aspects, clinical evidence, and emerging techniques for AF ablation.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Electrophysiology
Background:
- Growing number of institutions offer catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF).
- Improved understanding of AF pathophysiology and advancements in technology have made AF ablation safe and effective.
- Catheter ablation is an alternative to drug therapy for AF.
Purpose of the Study:
- Review procedural aspects and clinical evidence for wider AF ablation use.
- Explore new techniques and technologies for AF ablation.
- Identify new research avenues in AF ablation.
Main Methods:
- Review of procedural aspects.
- Analysis of clinical evidence.
- Exploration of new techniques and technologies.
Main Results:
- Catheter ablation is a safe and effective alternative to drug therapy for AF.
- The procedure is becoming a therapy of choice for select patients.
- AF ablation is being offered to a widening patient pool.
Conclusions:
- Catheter ablation is a viable and increasingly utilized treatment for atrial fibrillation.
- Continued research and technological advancements are expected to further enhance AF ablation outcomes.
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