[02] Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation Flashcards
What are common treatments for AF?
- Pharmacological therapy
- Electrical cardioversion
- Catheter ablation
What is the efficacy of current treatments?
Limited efficacy
In which AF patients is catheter ablation most effective?
Patients with paroxysmal AF
Why is catheter ablation less effective in non-paroxysmal AF?
Poorly understood determinant triggers for progression
What is catheter ablation?
A medical procedure to destroy tissue causing abnormal heart rhythms
What is electrical cardioversion?
A medical procedure that restores a normal heart rhythm by sending electric shocks to the heart
What is pharmacological therapy?
Treatment using drugs or medications
How effective is ablation in non-paroxysmal AF?
Generally less effective
What is expected to advance AF treatment?
Better mechanistic understanding of the cellular and molecular process forming the substrate of AF
In which type of AF is catheter ablation most effective?
Paroxysmal AF
What are the limitations of pharmacological therapy and electrical cardioversion for AF?
Limited efficacy
