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Almost 90% of triggers for atrial fibrillation (AF) are believed to originate from the pulmonary veins,1 and pulmonary vein isolation is the mainstay of therapy for patients with paroxysmal AF.2… Click to show full abstract
Almost 90% of triggers for atrial fibrillation (AF) are believed to originate from the pulmonary veins,1 and pulmonary vein isolation is the mainstay of therapy for patients with paroxysmal AF.2 Patients who demonstrate recurrent AF despite pulmonary vein isolation highlight the challenge and need of identifying non–pulmonary vein triggers. Reproducibility and inherent risk of the location of these foci may limit the success.
Keywords:
vein;
technique avoid;
avoid diaphragmatic;
pulmonary vein;
novel technique;
non pulmonary
Journal Title: HeartRhythm Case Reports
Year Published: 2017
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Journal Title: HeartRhythm Case Reports
Year Published: 2017
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