Radiofrequency catheter ablation: 5 years experience at Siriraj Hospital
Raungratanaamporn, O.; Bhuripanyo, K.; Sriratanastavorn, C.; Krittayaphong, R.; Soongswang, J.; Chaithiraphan, S.
Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand 83(Suppl 2): S28-S34
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0125-2208 PMID: 11194019 Document Number: 7468
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.