[Radio frequency of atrial fibrillation: results from 102 consecutive patients--secondary publication].
Segmental pulmonary vein isolation (SPVI) and circumferential pulmonary vein isolation (CPVI) are the two main approaches to radiofrequency ablation in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). The aim of this retrospective study was to investigate the safety level and patient outcome of both approaches. The overall freedom from symptoms was 73% and 25% after CPVI and SPVI, respectively. Our study concludes that CPVI is an effective treatment of highly symptomatic and drug-resistant AF and when used in laboratories by experienced electrophysiologists has a promising and reproducible outcome ratio and safety level.
Skejby Sygehus, Hjertemedicinsk Afdeling B, Arhus N. pontoppidan@dadlnet.dk
Jacob
J
Pontoppidan
Jens Cosedis
JC
Nielsen
Steen Hvitfeldt
SH
Poulsen
Peter Thomas
PT
Mortensen
Anders Kirstein
AK
Pedersen
Henrik Kjaerulff
HK
Jensen
Peter Steen
PS
Hansen
D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000601:surgery*; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome