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Perea RJ, Tamborero D, Mont L, de Caralt TM, Ortiz JT, Berruezo A, Matiello M, Sitges M, Vidal B, Sánchez M, Brugada J

Left atrial contractility is preserved after successful circumferential pulmonary vein ablation in patients with atrial fibrillation.

J. Cardiovasc. Electrophysiol.. 2008 Apr;19(4):374-9, PMID: 18266672

Circumferential pulmonary vein ablation (CPVA) for atrial fibrillation (AF) consists of creating extensive lesions in the left atrium (LA). The aim of the study was to evaluate changes in LA contractility after ablation and their relationship with procedure outcome.

CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS