A randomized trial to compare atrial fibrillation ablation using a steerable vs. a non-steerable sheath
Author(s) -
Kim Rajappan,
Victoria Baker,
Laura Richmond,
Peter M. Kistler,
George Thomas,
Calum J. Redpath,
Simon C. Sporton,
Mark J. Earley,
S. Harris,
RJ Schilling
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
ep europace
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.119
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1532-2092
pISSN - 1099-5129
DOI - 10.1093/europace/eup069
Subject(s) - medicine , ablation , fluoroscopy , atrial fibrillation , catheter ablation , randomized controlled trial , catheter , nuclear medicine , ablation of atrial fibrillation , surgery , radiology , cardiology
Catheter positioning and stability are recognized challenges in catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF). This prospective randomized study assessed whether routinely using a steerable sheath affects procedure outcomes.
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