High cure rate for permanent atrial fibrillation with catheter ablation
Caroline Barranco
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Catheter radiofrequency (RF) ablation is known to be a feasible treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF), but most studies have been carried out in heterogeneous patient groups. A UK-based group has shown that maintenance of sinus rhythm can be achieved with catheter RF ablation in most patients with longstanding, permanent AF that does not respond to cardioversion or antiarrhythmic drugs, although half will need at least one repeat procedure.
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