Spontaneous Initiation of Atrial Fibrillation by Ectopic Beats Originating in the Pulmonary Veins

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Authors

Michel Haı̈ssaguerre · Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque

Pierre Jaı̈s

Abstract

The pulmonary veins are an important source of ectopic beats, initiating frequent paroxysms of atrial fibrillation. These foci respond to treatment with radio-frequency ablation.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 339, Issue 10, pp. 659-666

DOI: 10.1056/nejm199809033391003

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