Embolic complications associated with radiofrequency catheter ablation. Atakr Investigator Group

Am J Cardiol. 1996 Mar 15;77(8):655-8. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(97)89327-7.

Abstract

Both early and late thromboembolic events are known complications of radiofrequency catheter ablation. This review of 758 patients undergoing 830 radiofrequency ablation procedures finds that embolic complications after radiofrequency ablation in patients without other risk factors for thromboembolism are rare (<0.2%).

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Multicenter Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Catheter Ablation / adverse effects*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Heart Conduction System / surgery
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prospective Studies
  • Tachycardia / surgery*
  • Thromboembolism / etiology*