Left Atrial Radiofrequency Ablation During Cardiac Surgery in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

Abstract

Endocardial RF left atrial compartmentalization during cardiac surgery is effective in restoring sinus rhythm in many patients. This technique is easy to perform and reproducible. Rare RF ablation-related complications can occur. During follow-up, sinus rhythm persistence is good, and biatrial contraction is preserved in most patients.