Morphologic Remodeling of Pulmonary Veins and Left Atrium after Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation:

2005147 citationsJournal Article

Authors

HSUAN‐MING TSAO

Mei‐Han Wu · National Yang Ming University Hospital

BIEN‐HSIEN HUANG · National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

Shih‐Huang Lee · National Yang Ming University Hospital

Kun‐Tai Lee · National Yang Ming University Hospital

CHING‐TAI TAI · National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

YUNG‐KUO LIN · National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

Abstract

Structural remodeling of the superior PVs and LA can be reversible after successful ablation without AF recurrence; however, late recurrence of AF is associated with progressive LA dilation.

Topics & Keywords

Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

Volume 16, Issue 1, pp. 7-12

DOI: 10.1046/j.1540-8167.2005.04407.x

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