title: Improvements In AF Ablation Outcome Will Be Based More On Technological Advancement Versus Mechanistic Understanding.
abstract: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common cardiac arrhythmias. Catheter ablation has proven more effective than antiarrhythmic drugs in preventing clinical recurrence of AF, however long-term outcome remains unsatisfactory. Ablation strategies have evolved based on progress in mechanistic understanding, and technologies have advanced continuously. This article reviews current mechanistic concepts and technological advancements in AF treatment, and summarizes their impact on improvement of AF ablation outcome.
authors.affiliation: Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
authors.forename: Chen-Yang
authors.initials: CY
authors.lastname: Jiang Md
authors.affiliation: Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
authors.forename: Ru-Hong
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Jiang Ms