Ablation of atrial fibrillation: Facts for the referring physician

Radiofrequency ablation has become a safe and effective treatment for atrial fibrillation. We believe that referral to an electrophysiologist for consideration of ablation may allow for better rhythm control and outcomes by altering the natural history of atrial fibrillation progression.

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Veröffentlicht in:Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine 2018-10, Vol.85 (10), p.789-799
Hauptverfasser: Mahankali Sridhar, Arun R, Wazni, Oussama, Hussein, Ayman A
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Radiofrequency ablation has become a safe and effective treatment for atrial fibrillation. We believe that referral to an electrophysiologist for consideration of ablation may allow for better rhythm control and outcomes by altering the natural history of atrial fibrillation progression.
ISSN:0891-1150
1939-2869
DOI:10.3949/ccjm.85a.17092