Avoiding complications of catheter ablation: a review of the current state of the art.
Radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFA) has emerged as a common therapeutic option for cardiac arrhythmias. Although tremendous strides have been made to improve the efficacy and safety of this procedure, adverse outcomes are still an unfortunate reality. The goal of this review is to point out the most common pitfalls of RFA and offer guidelines on how to minimize the risks.
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Cardiac Electrophysiology Laboratory, Room 403, Jefferson Medical College, 1025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
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D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000601:surgery*; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors