Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation: its indication and problems.
In summary, CA is effective to cure paroxysmal AF and the most effective procedure is to isolate PVs from the atrium. However, it is still time-consuming and although complications are infrequent, it is not complication free. At the present time, CA of AF should be indicated for those with refractory and symptomatic paroxysmal AF. New devices and methodology are desired to be invented.
Division of Cardiology, Niigata University, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata 951-8510.
Yoshifusa
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Aizawa
D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000601:surgery*; D017115:Catheter Ablation; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D009206:Myocardium / Q000473:pathology; D011667:Pulmonary Veins / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery