Risk of new-onset atrial fibrillation and stroke after radiofrequency ablation of isolated, typical atrial flutter

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is considered a curative procedure for typical atrial flutter (AFL); however, patients remain at risk for developing new atrial fibrillation (AF).

Source: Heart Rhythm - July 1, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jessica Voight, Mehmet Akkaya, Porur Somasundaram, Rehan Karim, Salimah Valliani, Younghoon Kwon, Selcuk Adabag Source Type: research