Sequelae after AF ablation: Efficacy and Safety go Hand in Hand |
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Authors: | Yves De Greef R Tavernier M Duytschaever |
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Affiliation: | Department of Cardiology, Antwerp Cardiovascular Institute Middelheim, Belgium. |
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Abstract: | Although nowadays performed on a routine basis, catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation is associated with the potential for major complications. Improving the safety remains therefore an important challenge. This article summarizes the different types of complications associated with AF ablation grouping them into clinically overt major complications, subclinical injury and permanent injury. Furthermore, it describes the potential predictors for complications and highlights the dynamic interplay between efficacy and safety. |
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Keywords: | Ablation atrial fibrillation complications efficacy sequellae pulmonary vein isolation |
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