Abstract
Catheter ablation has evolved as an effective treatment modality in patients with AF. In this review, the rationale and outcomes of ablation strategies targeting various mechanisms of AF based on our current understanding are discussed. Likely mechanisms responsible for the therapeutic effects of these approaches are reviewed.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Ablation Techniques / trends*
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Atrial Fibrillation* / classification
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Atrial Fibrillation* / diagnosis
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Atrial Fibrillation* / physiopathology
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Atrial Fibrillation* / surgery
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Catheter Ablation* / adverse effects
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Catheter Ablation* / instrumentation
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Catheter Ablation* / standards
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Disease Management
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Electrocardiography
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Electrophysiologic Techniques, Cardiac / methods*
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Electrophysiologic Techniques, Cardiac / trends
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Equipment Safety
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Heart Atria / physiopathology
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Heart Conduction System* / physiopathology
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Heart Conduction System* / surgery
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Humans
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Pulmonary Veins / physiopathology
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Pulmonary Veins / surgery
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Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
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Treatment Outcome