Radiofrequency catheter ablation: 5 years experience at Siriraj Hospital.
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2000-11-24
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Between February 1995 to May 2000, 626 consecutive patients underwent radiofrequency catheter ablation for various types of cardiac arrhythmia. The mean age was 41 years, range 1-85 years. Mapping and ablation were guided by intracardiac electrogram and anatomical approaches. The initial success, compliction, recurrent and final success rates are shown below:- [table; see text] Conclusion, RFCA is an effective treatment and should be considered as first line treatment for certain tachyarrhythmia.
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Raungratanaamporn O, Bhuripanyo K, Sriratanastavorn C, Krittayaphong R, Soongswang J, Chaithiraphan S. Radiofrequency catheter ablation: 5 years experience at Siriraj Hospital. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. 2000 Nov; 83 Suppl 2(): S28-34