2018 Korean Guidelines for Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: Part II
10.18501/arrhythmia.2018.012
- Author:
Hee Tae YU
;
Dong Seop JEONG
;
Hui Nam PAK
;
Hyoung Seob PARK
;
Joo Yeon KIM
;
Jun KIM
;
Jung Myung LEE
;
Ki Hoon KIM
;
Nam Sik YOON
;
Seung Young ROH
;
Yong Seog OH
;
Young Jin CHO
;
Jaemin SHIM
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
atrial fibrillation;
ablation;
strategy;
technique;
anticoagulation
- MeSH:
Atrial Fibrillation;
Catheter Ablation;
Catheters;
Cryosurgery;
Pulmonary Veins;
Writing
- From:International Journal of Arrhythmia
2018;19(3):235-284
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
In this part the writing group will cover strategies, techniques, and endpoints of atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation. Prior to all, electrical isolation of the pulmonary veins is recommended during all AF ablation procedures. In addition, techniques to be used for ablation of persistent and long-standing persistent AF, adjunctive ablation strategies, nonablative strategies to improve outcomes of AF ablation, and endpoints for ablation of paroxysmal, persistent, and long-standing persistent AF will be reviewed. Currently many technologies and tools are employed for AF ablation procedures. Radiofrequency energy, cryoablation, and other energy sources and tools are in various stages of development and/or clinical investigation. Finally, anticoagulation strategies pre-, during, and postcatheter ablation of AF and technical aspects of ablation to maximize safety are discussed in this section.
