title: Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation.
abstract: Strategies and technology related to catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) continue to advance since its inception nearly 20 years ago. Broader selections of patients are now offered ablation with a similar level of procedural outcome and safety standards. It is hoped that improved understanding of the pathophysiologic processes of the initiation and maintenance of AF will refine target selection during ablation and improve long-term procedural efficacy, particularly in patients with persistent and long-standing persistent AF.
authors.affiliation: Department of Electrophysiology, University of Michigan Hospital, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5853, USA. Electronic address: rakeshl@umich.edu.
authors.forename: Rakesh
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Latchamsetty
authors.affiliation: Department of Electrophysiology, University of Michigan Hospital, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5853, USA.
authors.forename: Fred
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Morady
mesh_terms: D000359:Aftercare; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D019468:Disease Management; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006329:Heart Conduction System / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Atrial fibrillation; Catheter ablation; Outcomes