The Role of Atrial Fibrillation Catheter Ablation in Patients with Congestive Heart Failure: "Burning"for a Cure

J Atr Fibrillation. 2011 Dec 20;4(4):311. doi: 10.4022/jafib.311. eCollection 2011 Dec.

Abstract

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) and congestive heart failure (CHF) often co-exist. Catheter ablation is increasingly used to cure AF related to CHF.Clinical evidence supports the feasibil- ity of catheter ablation as a treatment option in drug refractory AF patients with CHF.Investiga- tors have reported an improvement in ejection fraction, quality of life, and functional capacity.

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