Long‐Term Outcome of Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation for Topical Atrial Flutter: Risk Prediction of Recurrent Arrhythmias

Abstract

Radiofrequency catheter ablation of typical atrial flutter is highly effective and associated with a low recurrence rate of atrial flutter, but atrial fibrillation continues to be a long-term risk for patients undergoing this procedure. The presence of structural heart disease and prior spontaneous or inducible sustained atrial fibrillation increases the risk of developing atrial fibrillation.