Hybrid contact force ablation: best of both worlds?

Nonetheless, given the small number of patients and the single-centre nature of the study by Kumar et al., randomised multicentre clinical trials by experienced investigators are required, not only to determine the true usefulness of the CF catheters in a hybrid approach, but also to analyse whether...

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Published in:Netherlands heart journal 2015-08, Vol.23 (9), p.436-437
Main Authors: Taverne, Y.J., Merkus, D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ablation
Blood clots
Cardiac arrhythmia
Cardiology
Catheters
Editorial Comment
Heart
Medical Education
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Patients
Success
Veins & arteries
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Summary:Nonetheless, given the small number of patients and the single-centre nature of the study by Kumar et al., randomised multicentre clinical trials by experienced investigators are required, not only to determine the true usefulness of the CF catheters in a hybrid approach, but also to analyse whether a (staged) hybrid approach improves long-term event-free survival. Quality of life in patients with atrial fibrillation: a systematic review. [PubMed: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24345399][DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.113.005119] [PubMedCentral: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4151302] 3 Calkins, H; Kuck, KH; Cappato, R. HRS/EHRA/ECAS expert consensus statement on catheter and surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation: recommendations for patient selection, procedural techniques, patient management and follow-up, definitions, endpoints, and research trial design. Incidence and location of focal atrial fibrillation triggers in patients undergoing repeat pulmonary vein isolation: implications for ablation strategies.
ISSN:1568-5888
1876-6250
DOI:10.1007/s12471-015-0723-4