Modern non-pharmacological methods of treating atrial fibrillation
- Authors: Steklov V.I.1, Sergoventsev A.A.2, Patsenko M.B.2, Demyanenko A.V.1
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Affiliations:
- The P.V. Mandryka Central Military Clinical Hospital, Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
- Main Military Medical Directorate of the Russian Defense Ministry
- Issue: Vol 345, No 6 (2024)
- Pages: 15-23
- Section: Treatment and prophylactic issues
- URL: https://journals.eco-vector.com/0026-9050/article/view/636133
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.52424/00269050_2024_345_6_15
- ID: 636133
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Abstract
Treatment of atrial fibrillation remains one of the most important and discussed problems of modern cardiology. Since relapses of arrhythmia and adverse reactions often occur when using antiarrhythmic drugs, catheter technologies have been widely used over the past 30 years. The most widespread among them in clinical practice are radiofrequency ablation and cryoballoon ablation. Modern non-fluoroscopic mapping and navigation systems, irrigated catheters with pressure sensors and cryoballoon ablation make it possible to achieve transmural effects on pathological pathways of the left atrium wall while minimizing the risk of complications. The article outlines the rationale, indications and contraindications for catheter ablation, as well as potential complications.
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V. I. Steklov
The P.V. Mandryka Central Military Clinical Hospital, Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
Author for correspondence.
Email: cvkg_man@mil.ru
заслуженный врач РФ, доктор медицинских наук, полковник медицинской службы запаса
Russian Federation, MoscowA. A. Sergoventsev
Main Military Medical Directorate of the Russian Defense Ministry
Email: cvkg_man@mil.ru
заслуженный врач РФ, кандидат медицинских наук, генерал-майор медицинской службы
Russian Federation, MoscowM. B. Patsenko
Main Military Medical Directorate of the Russian Defense Ministry
Email: cvkg_man@mil.ru
заслуженный врач РФ, доктор медицинских наук, доцент, полковник медицинской службы
Russian Federation, MoscowA. V. Demyanenko
The P.V. Mandryka Central Military Clinical Hospital, Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
Email: cvkg_man@mil.ru
заслуженный врач РФ, кандидат медицинских наук, полковник медицинской службы
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