2019•Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovaescular SurgeryRequires access
Factors influencing the recurrence of atrial fibrillation after radiofrequency ablation concomitant with open-heart procedures
Jingchao Zhang, Dingkai Zhang, Longhui Guo, Shuang Hao, Xinyi Yu
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Abstract
Radiofrequency ablation concomitant with open-heart procedures is one of the most common surgical methods to treat organic heart disease complicated with atrial fibrillation. However, the recurrence of atrial fibrillation still bothers both doctors and patients. There are different views on the main factors influencing the long-term effects of sinus rhythm maintenance after ablation. We reviewed past related clinical observations and researches to summarize the factors influencing recurrence of long-term atrial fibrillation after radiofrequency ablation concomitant with open-heart procedures.