Significance of fragmented QRS complexes for predicting new-onset atrial fibrillation after cavotricuspid isthmus –dependent atrial flutter ablation

Atrial fibrillation (AF) and cavotricuspid isthmus (CTI) –dependent atrial flutter (AFL) are 2 separate entities that coexist in a significant ratio of patients. In patients with CTI ablation of AFL, the decision to hold anticoagulation often becomes an issue.

Source: Heart Rhythm - April 19, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yuhi Fujimoto, Kenji Yodogawa, Eiichiro Oka, Hiroshi Hayashi, Teppei Yamamoto, Hiroshige Murata, Yu-ki Iwasaki, Meiso Hayashi, Wataru Shimizu Source Type: research