Endo-/Epicardial Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: Feasibility, Outcome, and Insights Into Arrhythmia Mechanisms [Original Articles]

Conclusions:
Catheter-based endo-/epicardial mapping and ablation of AF was feasible and safe. Epicardial mapping provided new insights into AF mechanisms. Epicardial ablation increased transmurality of ablation lesions. Clinical outcome in this cohort of complex AF patients was favorable, indicating potential further development of current AF treatment.

Source: Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology - February 9, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Piorkowski, C., Kronborg, M., Hourdain, J., Piorkowski, J., Kirstein, B., Neudeck, S., Wechselberger, S., Passler, E., Lowen, A., El-Armouche, A., Mayer, J., Ulbrich, S., Pu, L., Richter, U., Gaspar, T., Huo, Y. Tags: Arrhythmias, Catheter Ablation and Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator, Electrophysiology, Atrial Fibrillation Original Articles Source Type: research