Perspectives on the modern management of non-valvular atrial fi brillation
Abstract
exists, occlusion of the left atrial appendage may be considered. Patients are to be carefully counselled with regards this therapy as currently, questions surrounding its safety and long-term effi ciency remain unanswered. This is an area of on-going research and further evidence
is awaited. Catheter ablation of atrial fi brillation is a highly effective therapy to achieve freedom of recurrent arrhythmia and relief from symptomatic atrial fi brillation. Recent systematic reviews demonstrate a low incidence of periprocedural complications with regards catheter ablation of atrial fi brillation, with acute complication rates having decreased signifi cantly in recent years. This may be attributed to increasing experience and
improved catheter technology.
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