Title: Measuring the success of PV ablation
| Presentor(s) | H. Kottkamp (Zürich, CH) |
|---|---|
| Episode | 3 |
| Year | 2007 |
| Duration | 19:26 |
In patients presenting with highly symptomatic AF, asymptomatic episodes may occur and significantly increase after catheter ablation.
A symptom-based follow-up would substantially overestimate the success rate. Objective measures are needed to identify asymptomatic AF recurrences after ablation.
A symptom-based follow-up would substantially overestimate the success rate. Objective measures are needed to identify asymptomatic AF recurrences after ablation.
This podcast discusses the options of post PV ablation monitoring and the pros and cons of these options available today.