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12966653

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:dateCreated
2003-9-11
pubmed:abstractText
Radiofrequency catheter ablation has emerged as a curative therapy for atrial flutter based on studies demonstrating the role of the cavotricuspid isthmus. With a high rate of success and minimal complications, catheter ablation is the therapy of choice for patients with the common type of atrial flutter. Left atrial flutter, non-cavotricuspid isthmus dependent, and those associated with heart disease have a worst outcome with catheter ablation. Radiofrequency catheter ablation has also emerged as a curative therapy for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation based on studies demonstrating the role of triggering foci in the pulmonary veins for the initiation of atrial fibrillation. Catheter ablation is performed by a transseptal approach using radiofrequency energy at the ostium of each pulmonary vein. Mapping is guided by special catheters. Sequential radiofrequency applications eliminates or dissociates pulmonary vein muscle activity. Although complications exists, this is the only curative method for these patients.
pubmed:language
spa
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
1405-9940
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
73 Suppl 1
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
S88-92
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:articleTitle
[Catheter ablation of atrial flutter and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation].
pubmed:affiliation
Departamento de Electrocardiografía y Electrofisiología, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, Juan Badiano No. 1, Col. Sección XVI, Tlalpan, 14080 México, D.F. manliomarquez@yahoo.com
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, English Abstract, Review