J Korean Med Assoc.  2016 May;59(5):374-378. 10.5124/jkma.2016.59.5.374.

Catheter ablation for treatment of tachyarrhythmia

• Oh S

• KMID: 2420636
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5124/jkma.2016.59.5.374

Abstract

Catheter ablation is one of the major treatment options for patients with arrhythmia. It has been widely used since radiofrequency energy was adopted as a power source. Technical progress has resulted in better outcomes, better efficiency, and safer procedures. However, mechanisms of some forms of arrhythmia such as atrial fibrillation have not been fully elucidated in order to obtain a more favorable success rate. Therefore, progress in the basic research field to understand the mechanisms and substrates of arrhythmia as well as technical progress is essential for overcoming current obstacles in this therapeutic method.

Keyword

Catheter ablation; Atrial fibrillation; Supraventricular tachycardia; Ventricular tachycardia; Radiofrequency

MeSH Terms

Arrhythmias, Cardiac
Atrial Fibrillation
Catheter Ablation*
Catheters*
Electric Power Supplies
Humans
Tachycardia*
Tachycardia, Supraventricular
Tachycardia, Ventricular