Radiofrequency catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation initiated by spontaneous ectopic beats.

Abstract

This paper reviews the technique of focal ablation for control of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, its success rate and complications.

• Authors: S A Chen, C T Tai, M H Hsieh, C F Tsai, Y A Ding, M S Chang
• Journal: Europace : European pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac electrophysiology : journal of the working groups on cardiac pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac cellular electrophysiology of the European Society of Cardiology (Europace) Vol. 2 Issue 2 Pg. 99-105 (Apr 2000) ISSN: 1099-5129 [Print] England
• PMID: 11225948 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Review)

Topics

• Atrial Fibrillation (physiopathology, surgery)
• Catheter Ablation (methods)
• Electrocardiography
• Humans