Long-Term Efficacy of Prophylactic Cavotricuspid Isthmus Ablation during Atrial Fibrillation Ablation in Patients Without Typical Atrial Flutter: a Prospective, Multicentre, Randomized Trial
The article represents clinical, instrumental and electrophysiological predictors of postablative atrial fi brillation (AF) occurrence after radiofrequency ablation of cavotricuspid isthmus in 209 patients with typical atrial fl utter. The results of our own experience in the treatment of these patients are analyzed. The technique of the modifi ed intraoperative electrophysiological test of AF induction in patients with typical atrial fl utter is described. The role of this technique in the occurrence of postablative AF is evaluated. A mathematical model for predicting postablative AF at the intraoperative stage of treatment of patients with typical atrial fl utter has been developed.