Electrogram-Guided Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation of Atrial Tissue Comparison with Thermometry-Guide Ablation

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David Schwartzman
John J. Michele
Christine T. Trankiem
Jian-Fang Ren
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[1] Allegheny University of the Health Sciences,Electrophysiology Research Laboratory
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Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology | 2001年 / 5卷
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catheter ablation; ablation; radiofrequency; atrium; atrial fibrillation;
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Objectives: To characterize a new method for radiofrequency energy titration during ablation of atrial tissue based on reduction in electrogram amplitude. To compare this method with energy titration using electrode thermometry.
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