[Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation : Status quo]

Herzschrittmacherther Elektrophysiol. 2019 Dec;30(4):343-348. doi: 10.1007/s00399-019-00655-w. Epub 2019 Nov 11.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) is a standard part of treatment with respect to rhythm control. In this article, the authors provide a review of the state-of-the-art knowledge of AF catheter ablation including current indications, possible energy forms, procedural methods and endpoints as well as follow-up and further anticoagulation.

Keywords: Ablation; Anticoagulants; Arrhythmias; Heart diseases; Stroke.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anticoagulants
  • Atrial Fibrillation* / surgery
  • Catheter Ablation*
  • Humans
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anticoagulants