Comparative Effectiveness of Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation (AHRQ Research Review)

Publication Details

Author(s):

• AHRQ (US) - Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Country(ies) of application:

• United States

Language(s):

• English

Type of Publication:

Systematic review

Primary Contact:

Jean R. Slutsky, P.A., M.S.P.H.
jslutsky@ahrq.gov

Publication URL:

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Publication Scope:

• Management

Publication Status:

Published

Date of publication:

Dec 02, 2008

Due for Review:

-

Diseases / Conditions Addressed

MeSH Terms addressed:

• Cardiovascular Disorders (C14)
  • Heart Diseases (C14.280)
    • Arrhythmia (C14.280.067)
• Diagnosis (E01)
  • Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures (E01.370)
• Therapeutics (E02)
  • Catheterization (E02.148)
    • Heart Catheterization (E02.148.442)
    • Catheter Ablation (E02.148.110)
  • Cautery (E02.154)
    • Electrocoagulation (E02.154.402)

Associated Documentation

Associated Documentation:

• Consumer resources, patient version
• Short version

Additional Information

Final Research Review

Final Appendices

Feature: A New Guide Compares Atrial Fibrilation Treatments

Radiocast: Radiofrequency Ablation - New Guide from AHRQ

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