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How to perform posterior wall isolation in catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation.
- Source :
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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology . Feb2018, Vol. 29 Issue 2, p345-352. 8p. 5 Diagrams, 1 Graph. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Abstract: Catheter ablation has become standard of care in patients with symptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF). Although there have been significant advances in our understanding and technology, a substantial proportion of patients have ongoing AF requiring repeat procedures. Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is the cornerstone of AF ablation; however, it is less effective in patients with persistent as opposed to paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Left atrial posterior wall isolation (PWI) is commonly performed as an adjunct to PVI in patients with persistent AF with nonrandomized studies showing improved outcomes. Anatomical considerations and detailed outline of the various approaches and techniques to performing PWI are detailed, and advantages and pitfalls to assist the clinical electrophysiologist successfully and safely complete PWI are described. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *ATRIAL fibrillation
*CATHETER ablation
*MEDICAL protocols
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10453873
- Volume :
- 29
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 127968938
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jce.13397