Radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation

Andrew N Chalupka

doi:10.3928/08910162-20100428-04

Radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation

AAOHN J. 2010 May;58(5):220. doi: 10.3928/08910162-20100428-04.

Author

Andrew N Chalupka¹

Affiliation

¹ Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 01519, USA. andrew_chalupka@hms.harvard.edu

PMID: 20507011
DOI: 10.3928/08910162-20100428-04

Abstract

Radiofrequency catheter ablation can lead to improvements in morbidity and mortality rates and quality of life for individuals with atrial fibrillation.

MeSH terms

Atrial Fibrillation / epidemiology
Atrial Fibrillation / nursing*
Atrial Fibrillation / surgery*
Catheter Ablation*
Humans
Occupational Health Nursing*
Postoperative Complications / epidemiology
Postoperative Complications / nursing*
Risk Factors