Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: The Tailored Approach
Journal Title: Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research (BJSTR) - Year 2019, Vol 18, Issue 5
Abstract
The study of atrial fibrillation (AF) pathophysiology represents a challenge that is not yet completely understood. The first studies date back to the early twentieth century, but the fundamental steps that have led to current knowledge on this arrhythmia have developed in the last 25 years. In 1924 Garrey [1] published a review on the “auricular fibrillation” indicating the mechanisms considered responsible for AF. The author proposed three main models in which this arrhythmia was sustained: multiple or single ectopic foci with fibrillation conduction, a single re-entry circuit (defined mother wave) with fibrillation conduction and multiple simultaneous re-entry circuits [1]. Between the end of the 60s and the early 70s, Coumel postulated the concept of the triangle needed to support every type of arrhythmia: triggers, arrhythmogenic substrate and modulating factors. In this model, although historically dated, atrial fibrillation still fits adequately. These mechanisms have been proposed to play a crucial role in the AF genesis and every part of the triangle may coexist in the same patients [2].
Authors and Affiliations
Luigi Sciarra, Zefferino Palamà, Martina Nesti
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP621946
- DOI 10.26717/BJSTR.2019.18.003217
- Views 196
- Downloads 0
Premorbid Cognitive Dysfunction and Endophenotypes in Bipolar Disorder: A Rapid Review
On the contrary that happened with schizophrenia, it has not been completely clarify if cognitive alterations precede the illness or are a consequence of it. Although some data indicate that some cognitive deficits are a...
Para Ovarian Benign Multicystic Mesothelioma-A Case Report
Mesotheliomas are mesenchymal neoplasms which originate in the lining membrane of various serous cavities and peritoneum. These are benign tumours slow growing. They are incidentally found during laparotomies for ovarian...
Force Degradation Study of Rizatriptan Benzoate by Rp- HPLC Method and Characterization of Degraded Product
The objective of the work was to study the degradation behavior of rizatriptan benzoate under different ICH recommended stress conditions by HPLC, and to establish a validated stability indicating LC assay method. Rizatr...
Bio-Functionality of Super-Hard Rice with Long-Chain Amylopectin-Multiple Prevention Against Diabetes and Dementia
Diabetes and dementia are life-style related diseases, and patients have been increased all over the world. We tried to prevent diabetes using the high-amylose rice cultivars. It was shown that the postprandial BGL of hi...
Phytomedicine and Allied Compounds in Both Human and Animal Healthcare
Worldwide plants have been used for curative purposes from time immemorial. It is estimated by WHO that 80% of the population majority of this in developing countries, still rely on plant-based medicine for primary healt...