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Robotic Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation
Published on: May 29, 2015
Is a One Prognostic Block Sufficient to Proceed with Radiofrequency Ablation? A Single Center Experience
Alaa Abd-Elsayed1, Emily Narel2, Michael Loebertman2
1Anesthesiology Department, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, 600 Highland Avenue, B6/319 CSC, Madison, WI, 53792-3272, USA. alaaawny@hotmail.com.
Purpose Of Review:
We performed this study and associated review to examine whether a one prognostic block is sufficient to proceed with radiofrequency ablation.
Recent Findings:
To perform one or two prognostic blocks before performing radiofrequency ablation is a very controversial issue. The practice is inconsistent and insurance companies even do not follow same regulations. We found in our research that majority of patients who receive a successful first prognostic block also receive a successful second prognostic block. We think one prognostic block can be sufficient to move forward with radiofrequency ablation.
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