Abstract:Background: Outcomes of catheter ablation (CA) among patients with
non-paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) are largely disappointing.
Objective: We sought to evaluate the feasibility, effectiveness, and
safety of a single-stage stepwise endo-/epicardial approach in patients
with persistent/longstanding-persistent AF. Methods: We enrolled 25
consecutive patients with symptomatic persistent (n=4) or
longstanding-persistent (n=21) AF and at least one prior endocardial
procedure, who underwent CA using an endo-/ep… Show more
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