[Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation : Status Quo]

Overview

Journal Herzschrittmacherther Elektrophysiol

Date 2019 Nov 13

PMID 31713025

Authors

Clemens Jilek

Thorsten Lewalter

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Abstract

Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) is a standard part of treatment with respect to rhythm control. In this article, the authors provide a review of the state-of-the-art knowledge of AF catheter ablation including current indications, possible energy forms, procedural methods and endpoints as well as follow-up and further anticoagulation.

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