Research Article: Comparative Effectiveness of Various Radiofrequency Ablation Catheters in the Ablation of Typical Atrial Flutter
Abstract:
Although ablation of typical atrial flutter (AFL) can be easily achieved with radiofrequency energy (RF), no studies compare the effectiveness of different ablation catheters. Our study aimed to compare the efficacy of various types of ablation catheters in treating typical AFL.
Introduction:
Atrial flutter (AFL) is a common arrhythmia frequently and very effectively treated with catheter ablation. The overall incidence of AFL is approximately 88 per 100,000 person-years and increases with age [1]. Catheter ablation is a first-line treatment method. A meta-analysis of 21 studies examining atrial flutter success rate suggested a single procedure success of 92% and multiple procedure success rates of 97% [2]. Radiofrequency energy is commonly used, but cryoablation has also been employed [3]. The quest…
Read more