International Journal of Arrhythmia

Korean Heart Rhythm Society (대한부정맥학회)
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2018 심방세동 카테터 절제술 대한민국 진료지침: Part II

  • 유희태 (연세대학교 의과대학) ;
  • 정동섭 (성균관대학교 의과대학) ;
  • 박희남 (연세대학교 의과대학) ;
  • 박형섭 (계명대학교 의과대학) ;
  • 김주연 (가톨릭대학교 의정부성모병원) ;
  • 김준 (울산대학교 의과대학) ;
  • 이정명 (경희대학교 의과대학) ;
  • 김기훈 (인제대학교 의과대학) ;
  • 윤남식 (전남대학교 의과대학) ;
  • 노승영 (동국대학교 의과대학) ;
  • 오용석 (가톨릭대학교 서울성모병원) ;
  • 조영진 (서울대학교 의과대학) ;
  • 심재민 (고려대학교 의과대학)
  • Received : 2018.12.05
  • Accepted : 2018.12.19
  • Published : 2018.09.30
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Abstract

In this part the writing group will cover strategies, techniques, and endpoints of atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation. Prior to all, electrical isolation of the pulmonary veins is recommended during all AF ablation procedures. In addition, techniques to be used for ablation of persistent and long-standing persistent AF, adjunctive ablation strategies, nonablative strategies to improve outcomes of AF ablation, and endpoints for ablation of paroxysmal, persistent, and long-standing persistent AF will be reviewed. Currently many technologies and tools are employed for AF ablation procedures. Radiofrequency energy, cryoablation, and other energy sources and tools are in various stages of development and/or clinical investigation. Finally, anticoagulation strategies pre-, during, and postcatheter ablation of AF and technical aspects of ablation to maximize safety are discussed in this section.

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