Background—Various ablation strategies of persistent atrial fibrillation (PersAF) have had
disappointing outcomes, despite concerted clinical and research efforts, which could reflect …

Because of delayed structural and electrophysiologic effects of radiofrequency ablation of
atrial fibrillation (AF), early recurrence of AF after ablation does not necessarily indicate long …

Objectives: To investigate the clinical outcome of right and left atrial radiofrequency ablation
after the first 12 months in patients with drug‐refractory persistent atrial fibrillation (AF), and …

BACKGROUND: Termination of persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) by radiofrequency ablation
(RFA) is associated with a high probability of freedom from AF but requires extensive …

BACKGROUND: Ablation of long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) remains
challenging, with a lower success rate than paroxysmal AF. A reliable ablation endpoint has …

Background: Both the left atrial volume index (LAVI) and estimated total atrial conduction
time measured using tissue Doppler imaging of the atria (PA-TDI duration) are …

Aims To establish clinical factors affecting success in persistent atrial fibrillation (AF)
ablation. Methods and results Wide area circumferential ablation with linear and electrogram …

BACKGROUND: Ablation for persistent atrial fibrillation (PsAF) has been performed for over
20 years, although success rates have remained modest. Several adjunctive lesion sets …

Long‐Term Outcome of AF Ablation. Introduction: Ablation eliminates atrial fibrillation (AF) in
studies with 1 year follow‐up, but very late recurrences may compromise long‐term efficacy …

Background Radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) for curing atrial fibrillation (AF) is
often followed by early recurrence and delayed cure, so the present study investigate the …