Ablation of atrial fibrillation with the Epicor system: a prospective observational trial to evaluate safety and efficacy and predictors of success

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>High intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) energy has evolved as a new surgical tool to treat atrial fibrillation (AF). We evaluated safety and efficacy of AF ablation with HIFU and analyzed predictors of success in a prospective clini...

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Main Authors: Diez Claudius, Tafelmeier Julia, Kortner Ariane, Keyser Andreas, Schmid Christof, Schopka Simon, Rupprecht Leopold, Hilker Michael
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-05-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Online Access:http://www.cardiothoracicsurgery.org/content/5/1/34