| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5961044 | Heart Rhythm | 2014 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Catheter ablation of persistent/long-standing persistent AF with the phased RF ablation system is effective with greater reduction of AF compared with MM. More intense anticoagulation strategies, careful attention to catheter placement relative to the pulmonary vein ostia, and elimination of electrode interaction are expected to reduce the risk of stroke, pulmonary vein stenosis, and asymptomatic cerebral emboli.
Keywords
AADMAAcFDADCCVMASCPVACCFAETEELVEFLMWHINRACEcomplex fractionated atrial electrogramTransesophageal echocardiographyITTAblationOatantiarrhythmic drugoral anticoagulation therapydirect current cardioversionpulmonary veinSinus rhythmFood and Drug Administrationleft atrialRadiofrequencyAtrial fibrillationintention to treatPersistent medical managementInternational Normalized Ratiolow-molecular weight heparinpulmonary vein ablation catheterleft ventricular ejection fraction
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Authors
John MD, Gregory MD, FHRS, Robert MD, FHRS, David MD, Abdi MD, Fred MD, FHRS, Michael MD, Dan MD, David MD, Hugh MD, FHRS, Lucas MD, TTOP-AF Investigators TTOP-AF Investigators,