Pathological Effects of Extensive Radiofrequency Energy Applications in the Pulmonary Veins in Dogs

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Authors

Gregg W. Taylor · University of Alabama at Birmingham

G. Neal Kay · University of Alabama at Birmingham

Xiangsheng Zheng · University of Alabama at Birmingham

Sanford P. Bishop · University of Alabama at Birmingham

Raymond E. Ideker · University of Alabama at Birmingham

Abstract

Applications of RF current within the pulmonary veins may result in pulmonary vein narrowing or complete occlusion. These observations should be considered in treatment of arrhythmias originating within the pulmonary veins.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 101, Issue 14, pp. 1736-1742

DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.101.14.1736

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