Electrophysiological characteristics and catheter ablation of symptomatic focal premature atrial contractions originating from pulmonary veins and non-pulmonary veins.

Xingfu HuangYanjia ChenJunhui XiaoHongxin ZhaoYizhen ChenShenrong LiuLiwei HeZheng HuangHaobin ZhouDingli XuJian Peng

Published in: Clinical cardiology (2018)

Frequent PACs originating from PVs were associated with increased incidence of atrial fibrillation compared with PACs originating from non-PVs. Catheter ablation yields a satisfactory success rate and could be a good choice for eliminating symptomatic, frequent, and drug-refractory PACs.

Keyphrases

catheter ablation
atrial fibrillation
left atrial
pulmonary hypertension
left atrial appendage
oral anticoagulants
inferior vena cava
direct oral anticoagulants
risk factors
emergency department
percutaneous coronary intervention
decision making
pulmonary embolism
left ventricular
electronic health record