Reconsideration of the definition of blanking period and significance of early recurrences after catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation
Songnan Wen,
Yu Liao,
Tejas S. Khurana
et al.
Abstract:Purpose of review
Early recurrence of atrial tachyarrhythmia (ERAT) during blanking period (BP) is not uncommon after catheter ablation of AF. Current guidelines and consensus statements recommend conservative treatment of ERAT. This review summarized recent studies, underlying mechanism and clinical managements of ERAT, and proposed a reconsideration of the definition and clinical significance of BP.
Recent findings
Recent studies have shown that the e… Show more
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