title: Catheter ablation of accessory pathways.
abstract: Radiofrequency catheter ablation is a highly effective, curative treatment for arrhythmias related to accessory atrioventricular connections. Compared with medical therapy, ablation is more definitive, is more cost-effective, and is associated with a lower risk of proarrhythmia. This article updates the reader on the current indications, techniques, and innovations related to ablation of accessory pathways using radiofrequency energy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, USA.
authors.forename: B P
authors.initials: BP
authors.lastname: Knight
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Morady
mesh_terms: D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000379:methods; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000009:adverse effects; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006329:Heart Conduction System / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D012008:Recurrence