Invasive therapy for atrial fibrillation: recent developments in ablation, navigation and mapping technology

Heart. 2011 Feb;97(3):237-43. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2009.190017. Epub 2010 Dec 13.

Abstract

The last decade has seen dramatic advances in cardiac electrophysiology, particularly in its application for treatment of atrial fibrillation and other tachyarrhythmias. In this paper, the authors review key new technologies now beginning to impact on contemporary practice that are taking its therapeutic potential to new levels of efficacy and safety.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Atrial Fibrillation / diagnostic imaging
  • Atrial Fibrillation / surgery*
  • Catheter Ablation / instrumentation
  • Catheter Ablation / methods
  • Catheter Ablation / trends*
  • Electrophysiologic Techniques, Cardiac / methods
  • Electrophysiologic Techniques, Cardiac / trends*
  • Equipment Design
  • Humans
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional / instrumentation
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional / trends