Efficacy and safety of radiofrequency catheter ablation in the treatment of atrial fibrillation

Abstract Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia in the clinical setting with a population prevalence of 1–2%. AF significantly increases the risk of stroke and death, worsens coexistent heart diseases and may leave the patient with disabling symptoms. The treatment of AF consists of the co...

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Main Author: Hakalahti, A. (Antti)
Other Authors: Raatikainen, P. (Pekka)
Format: Doctoral Thesis
Language:English
Published: Oulun yliopisto 2015
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Online Access:http://urn.fi/urn:isbn:9789526209500
http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:isbn:9789526209500