A re-analysis of our current understanding of isthmus-dependent atrial flutter: some gaps, some hypotheses

Nabar, Ashish (2001) A re-analysis of our current understanding of isthmus-dependent atrial flutter: some gaps, some hypotheses. Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal, 1 (1). pp. 23-31. ISSN 0972-6292

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Abstract

The macro-reentrant circuit of isthmus-dependent atrial flutter (AFL) is located in the right atrium around the tricuspid annulus. High acute success and low recurrence rate makes isthmus ablation a definitive therapy for patients with only AFL. However, a review of the literature suggests that, different aspects of this macro-reentrant circuit are still not entirely understood, while new information continues to emerge. The aim of this article is to discuss some gaps in our “complete” understanding of isthmus-dependent AFL. Few hypotheses have been stated which are open to investigation.

EPrint Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Atrial arrhythmia, Macro-reentry, Ablation, Atrial flutter
Subjects:	-Journal Repositories > Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal Cardiovascular Diseases > Heart Diseases > Arrhythmia Therapeutics > Cautery > Electrocoagulation > Catheter Ablation Cardiovascular Diseases > Heart Diseases > Arrhythmia > Atrial Fibrillation
ID Code:	496
Deposited By:	Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal
Deposited On:	01 August 2005

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