A mechanistic basis for improving outcomes from paroxysmal atrial fibrillation ablation

Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is a recommended treatment for drug-refractory paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. However, success rates remain around 50-70% for a single procedure despite advances in mapping and ablation technologies. PV reconnection is found in almost all patients with AF recurrence a...

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Main Author: Malcolme-Lawes, Louisa
Other Authors: Kanagaratnam, Prapa ; Rueckert, Daniel
Published: Imperial College London 2013
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.592716