Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation

References

Citations

  1. Calkins H, et al. (2007). HRS/EHRA/ECAS Expert consensus statement on catheter and surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation: Recommendations for personnel, policy, procedures, and follow-up. A report of the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) Task Force on Catheter and Surgical Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation. Heart Rhythm, 4(6): 816–861.


Author: Robin Parks, MS Last Updated: December 18, 2008
Medical Review: Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
John M. Miller, MD - Electrophysiology

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