Abstract
Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most complex interventional electrophysiological procedures. The success of AF ablation is based in large part on freedom from AF recurrence based on electrocardiography (ECG) monitoring. Arrhythmia monitoring can be performed with the use of noncontinuous or continuous ECG monitoring tools. AF ablation is an invasive procedure that entails risks, most of which are present during the acute procedural period. However, complications can also occur in the weeks or months following ablation. Recognizing common symptoms after AF ablation and distinguishing those that require urgent evaluation and referral to an electrophysiologist is an important part of follow-up after AF ablation. This section reviews the complications associated with catheter ablation procedures performed to treat AF. The types and incidence of complications are presented, their mechanisms are explored, and the optimal approach to prevention and treatment is discussed. Finally, surgical and hybrid AF ablation technology and the indications for concomitant open or closed surgical ablation of AF, stand-alone and hybrid surgical ablation of AF are covered in this section. Key words: atrial fibrillation; surgical ablation; follow-up; outcome; complication
Highlights
심방세동의 카테터 절제술은 시술 중 급성 합병증이 발생할 수 있는 침습적인 시술이며, 카테터 절제술 이후 수 주에서 수 개월이 경과한 후에도 합병증이 발생할 수 있다.[1,2,3]
The success of atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation is based in large part on freedom from AF recurrence based on electrocardiography (ECG) monitoring
Arrhythmia monitoring can be performed with the use of noncontinuous or continuous ECG monitoring tools
Summary
심방세동의 카테터 절제술은 시술 중 급성 합병증이 발생할 수 있는 침습적인 시술이며, 카테터 절제술 이후 수 주에서 수 개월이 경과한 후에도 합병증이 발생할 수 있다.[1,2,3].
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