AI Article Synopsis
- New non-drug treatments for atrial fibrillation have emerged, focusing on prevention and symptom relief.
- Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has been a treatment option in Denmark since 2001, with 2,529 procedures done in 2011.
- RFA is favored by young patients or those who don't respond to medication, targeting the source of irregular heartbeats from the pulmonary veins.
Article Abstract
New non-pharmacological interventions have evolved over the latest decades in order to prevent atrial fibrillation and/or reduce symptoms. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has been performed in Denmark since 2001. In 2011, 2,529 catheter-based RFAs for atrial fibrillation were performed. RFA is now considered a treatment option in patients with drug-refractory atrial fibrillation or young patients who prefer RFA rather than anti-arrhythmic drugs. RFA aims at minimising the impact of "trigger foci" from the pulmonary veins or inhibiting the evolvement of electrical impulses within the atrium.
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