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Catheter Ablation in Combination With Left Atrial Appendage Closure for Atrial Fibrillation
Published on: February 26, 2013
Invasive treatment of atrial fibrillation
Mohamed Labedi1, Nassir Marrouche
1CARMA Center, School of Medicine, University of Utah, Utah, USA.
Purpose Of Review:
The treatment of atrial fibrillation has experienced a significant evolution over the past two decades. Catheter-based ablation has become a first-line option in various guidelines. In this review, we highlight the recent multicenter ablation studies and the challenges facing this treatment modality.
Recent Findings:
Improved efficacy and safety of an invasive treatment of paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation with catheter ablation.
Summary:
Atrial fibrillation is a major health problem. Catheter ablation has become a standard of care in managing paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation. This treatment modality, however, still faces major challenges, especially in patients presenting with persistent atrial fibrillation.
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