One approach to this problem has been the use of radiofrequency ablation of the AV node to create complete heart block, followed by implantation of a pacemaker. Symptom relief is good, with attendant ...

In patients with atrial fibrillation that is refractory to drug therapy, radio-frequency ablation of the atrioventricular node and implantation of a permanent pacemaker are an alternative therapeutic ...

The use of pulmonary vein antrum isolation (PVI) to treat symptomatic, drug-refractory atrial fibrillation (AF) in heart failure (HF) patients not only significantly reduces AF burden and HF symptoms, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Rate control with AV junction ablation plus biventricular pacing improved survival among patients with permanent ...

When high doses of AV blocking drugs are not successful to lower ventricular rates in the setting of atrial fibrillation, AV node ablation can be utilized. Remember that all atrial action potentials ...

A "pace-and-ablate" strategy substantially boosted survival for permanent atrial fibrillation (Afib) patients with a narrow QRS across the range of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), the ...

The field of atrial fibrillation is evolving rapidly. Although a medical rhythm control strategy has not proven to be beneficial for survival, new interventional therapies have improved the rate of ...

The average heart beats 50 to 100 times per minute, pumping blood to the lungs by a sequence of highly organized contractions of the four chambers of our heart. For the heart to function properly, the ...

Results Provide Evidence Supporting Potential Expansion of Indications for CRT in Symptomatic, Permanent Atrial Fibrillation Patient Population MINNEAPOLIS & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Data ...

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia worldwide, affecting millions of the general population.

Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm ailment, affecting more than 2 million people in the US. A-fib is an electrical problem that prevents the heart from pumping blood correctly.