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Catheter Ablation in Combination With Left Atrial Appendage Closure for Atrial Fibrillation
Published on: February 26, 2013
[Atrial fibrillation: 2023 novelties for the general practitioner]
Zoe Koull1, Alienor Conus1, Mehdi Namdar2
1Service de médecine de premier recours, Hôpitaux universitaires de Genève, 1211 Genève 14.
Abstract:
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most frequent tachyarrhythmia with a significant morbimortality. The diagnosis is based on a 12 lead ECG. New technologies such as connected watches have shown similar sensibility and specificity. The new 4S scheme (Stroke risk, Symptoms, Severity of AF burden and Substrate) allows a global evaluation. Rhythm control mainly by catheter ablation is increasingly indicated. Management of cardiovascular risk factors is an essential part of the treatment of these patients.
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