Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2919669 | Heart, Lung and Circulation | 2012 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Radiofrequency catheter ablation for supraventricular tachycardia was introduced in 1990. Since then it has become the standard for definitive treatment of pre-excitation syndromes and atrioventricular re-entrant tachycardia. In general, catheter ablation of supraventricular tachycardia results in improved outcomes compared to pharmacologic treatment. Over 95% of patients will be successfully treated with catheter ablation with less than a 5% chance of recurrence and <1% risk of major complications.
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Authors
James Leitch, Malcolm Barlow,