Ablation of atrial fibrillation: what can we tell our patients?

Cleve Clin J Med. 2009 Sep;76(9):543-50. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.76a.08091.

Abstract

Although catheter-based radiofrequency ablation is no longer experimental, it is not yet the first-line treatment for most patients. The authors describe how this procedure works, its indications, benefits, and limitations, and important points to communicate to potential candidates for this procedure.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Atrial Fibrillation / drug therapy
  • Atrial Fibrillation / surgery*
  • Catheter Ablation* / adverse effects
  • Catheter Ablation* / economics
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Humans
  • Patient Education as Topic
  • Quality of Life