respectively.515 More recent data also suggest that linear ablation does not improve outcomes compared with PVI alone.245,515,519,520,521 The recently completed CHASE-AF study also reported no improvement in efficacy for ablation of persistent AF with PVI plus linear lesions and defragmentation compa...
Permanent: normal heart rhythm cannot be restored. “Permanent AF is used when there has been a joint decision by the patient and clinician to cease further attempts to restore and/or maintain sinus rhythm.” AF is a progressive condition. What may begin as paroxysmal or persistent AF may dev...