| Literature DB >> 25713731 |
Kevin Driver1, J Michael Mangrum1.
Abstract
Hybrid strategies involving surgical and catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) are rapidly evolving. Hybrid techniques may improve procedural success and minimize risks by combining the strengths and minimizing limitations of either surgical or catheter ablation alone. Further study, including randomized controlled trials, will be necessary to determine the optimal approach to hybrid ablation.Entities:
Keywords: Atrial fibrillation (AF); catheter ablation; hybrid ablation; pulmonary vein isolation (PVI); surgical ablation
Year: 2015 PMID: 25713731 PMCID: PMC4321069 DOI: 10.3978/j.issn.2072-1439.2015.01.16
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Thorac Dis ISSN: 2072-1439 Impact factor: 2.895