Managing Atrial Fibrillation
The goals for management of atrial fibrillation include one or more of the following treatments:
- Restoring normal heart rhythm by either chemical or electric cardioversions, or by radio frequency ablation (PVI).
- Controlling heart-rate to prevent heart failure. Several medications may be used to achieve this rate control.
- Preventing blood clots from forming in the left atrium and thus preventing strokes. This process is called anti-coagulation and is best achieved with the medication Coumadin/Warfarin.
Best Candidates for AF Ablation or PVI
Who are the best candidates for AF Ablation or PVI ?
- Persons having a history of symptomatic, paroxysmal or long standing atrial fibrillation.
- Those who have continued symptoms of atrial fibrillation despite treatment with medications.
- Those who cannot tolerate antiarrhythmic drugs or have had complications from these drugs.
Learning About Cartomerge™ Technology
The electrophysiology (EP) lab at California Pacific Medical Centerhave the latest technology, improving the outcomes and the safety for atrial fibrillation (AF) treatment. Learn more about our CARTOMERGE™ Technology