Role of Remote Navigation Systems in AF Ablation

J Atr Fibrillation. 2011 Feb 22;3(5):298. doi: 10.4022/jafib.298. eCollection 2011 Feb-Apr.

Abstract

During the past decade atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation has developed from being an experimental treatment option to an evidence based therapy implemented in current guidelines.[1-2] Irrigated radiofrequency current guided ablations remain the golden standard of pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) procedures. Although practiced more frequently, it remains a demanding procedure requiring skilful operators. Novel technologies such as balloon based catheters or remote navigation (RN) systems have been developed to overcome the pitfalls of manual ablation procedures.

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