Abstract
Ectopic beats from the pulmonary veins (PVs) have been demonstrated to initiate atrial fibrillation (AF). This article describes the conceptual approach to mapping, interpretation of different electrograms, and ablation of AF initiated by PV ectopic beats.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Angiography
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Atrial Fibrillation / etiology*
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Atrial Fibrillation / physiopathology
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Atrial Fibrillation / surgery*
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Cardiac Complexes, Premature / complications*
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Catheter Ablation* / adverse effects
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Electrocardiography
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Female
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Heart Rate
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Pulmonary Veins / diagnostic imaging
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Pulmonary Veins / physiopathology*