Efficacy of Transcatheter Radiofrequency Ablation of Atrial Flutter With Standard Irrigated Catheter With Flexible Tip

Prospective Study to Evaluate the Acute and 6-month Efficacy of Transcatheter Radiofrequency Ablation of Common Atrial Flutter With a Standard Irrigated Catheter With Flexible Tip.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of transcatheter ablation of atrial flutter with a standard irrigated catheter with flexible tip, as evaluated by percentual success of the procedure.

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Inclusion Criteria:

• Both sexes; age>18 yrs
• ECG documentation of at least 2 episodes of common atrial flutter or evidence of ongoing atrial flutter.
• No contraindications to transcatheter radiofrequency ablation by a standard 4mm irrigated flexible tip catheter
• Patients willing to accept the tests and to follow standard procedures
• Patients who understand the nature of the procedure and who are willing to participate and to sign the informed consent before enrollment

Exclusion Criteria:

• Atrial fibrillation
• Any arrhythmia requiring antiarrhythmics in the 6 months post procedure
• Intra atrial thrombosis
• NYHA class IV
• Unstable Angina or Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) in the last 3 month
• Untreated Wolf Parkinson White syndrome
• Contraindications to oral anticoagulation
• Life expectancy < 12 month
• Major surgery or interventional procedure already planned in the 6 month following ablation
• Pregnancy or breast-feeding
• Participation in another study