Total endoscopic ablation of atrial fibrillation

• Total endoscopic ablation of atrial fibrillation is a treatment option in symptomatic patients after unsuccessful catheter ablation or when catheter ablation is considered inappropriate. We describe a technique of endoscopic ablation of the left atrium using temperature-controlled unipolar or bipolar radiofrequency. A left atrial box lesion encircling the pulmonary veins is created using three ports in the right hemithorax. The technical aspects and preliminary results of the procedure are discussed.

Ämnesord

MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Klinisk medicin -- Kirurgi (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Clinical Medicine -- Surgery (hsv//eng)

Nyckelord

Ablation; Atrial fibrillation; Endoscopy; Radiofrequency energy

Kirurgi, särskilt thoraxkirurgi

Surgery esp. Thoracic and Cardivascular Surgery

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