Background—Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) became an effective therapy for
patients with drug-refractory AF, and the indications have broadened to include …

Background—Although catheter ablation (CA) is a standard treatment for atrial fibrillation
(AF), its long-term efficacy remains unclear. This study aimed to elucidate the incidences of …

Aims In the last decade, several approaches to ablating triggers and substrates of atrial
fibrillation (AF) have been developed. However, most studies have reported data only on …

Aims We conducted a multi-centre, prospective, controlled, randomized trial to investigate
the adjunctive role of ablation therapy to antiarrhythmic drug therapy in preventing atrial …

Catheter Ablation (CA) is an effective therapeutic option in treating atrial fibrillation (AF).
Importantly, recent data show that CA as a rhythm control strategy not only significantly …

BACKGROUND: Catheter ablation of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation has been performed for
more than 10 years. However, data about the long-term results were limited. OBJECTIVES …

Abstract Purpose of Review Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common sustained arrhythmia, is
associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Maintenance of stable sinus rhythm …

Background In the past decade, catheter ablation has become an established therapy for
symptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF). Until very recently, few data have been available to guide …

Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) has become an important treatment method.
Electrical isolation of the pulmonary veins is the cornerstone of most AF ablation procedures …

Background The ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) using pulmonary vein isolation is indicated
when patients do not respond favorably to medical therapy. Successful procedures are …