Ablación de fibrilación auricular paroxística y persistente / Evidence-based treatment of atrial fibrillation
Arch. cardiol. Méx
;
76(supl.2): S204-S208, abr.-jun. 2006.
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in Spanish
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| ID: lil-568819
ABSTRACT
Radiofrequency catheter ablation has emerged as a curative therapy for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation based on studies demonstrating the role of triggering foci in the pulmonary veins for the initiation of atrial fibrillation. Catheter ablation is performed by a trans-septal approach using radiofrequency energy at the ostium of each pulmonary vein. Mapping is guided by special catheters. Sequential radiofrequency applications eliminates or dissociates pulmonary vein muscle activity. Although complications exists, this procedure can be curative for these patients.
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Main subject:
Pulmonary Veins
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Atrial Fibrillation
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Catheter Ablation
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Arch. cardiol. Méx
Journal subject:
Cardiology
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Mexico
Institution/Affiliation country:
Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez/MX
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