In atrial fibrillation, RF ablation is currently best reserved for patients who have tried anti-arrhythmic medications without success or who cannot take these medications. Current success rates are in the 60%-70% range. However, serious complications associated with the procedure can occur (for ex...
Sample Size:N=182 patients with long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation (> 1 year duration). Results:Hybrid convergent ablation performed in routine clinical practice continues to be safe and effective in a historically difficult-to-treat patient population. ...
Moreover, many people cannot tolerate the side effects of long-term medication. For these reasons, several procedures have been developed to treat and prevent the recurrence of the condition to return the person to good health. They include: Ablation of the AV node with implantation of a ...
Our goal is to eliminate and help you or your loved ones overcome atrial fibrillation, and we are one of few arrhythmia centers that track our long-term patient outcomes. It is a point of pride for us that our care helps them continue to feel well and be able to live a normal life ...
The REAL AF Registry is an observational, prospective, multicenter registry that assesses real-world catheter ablation clinical outcomes, including procedural efficiency, safety, and long-term effectiveness in a broad group of patient populations with novel radiofrequency (RF) technologies...
Excellent short and long term survival can be achieved as can rhythm success rates similar to those quoted in the setting of other procedures. Successful restoration of sinus rhythm improves long term survival and should be considered in patients presenting with aortic aneurysm and atrial fibrillation...