Adenosine Effect on Persistent Pulmonary Vein Isolation Line Evaluation (APPLE Trial)

Summary

The investigators studied the effects of adenosine on the reconnection rate after successful pulmonary veins isolation by radiofrequency catheter ablation in patients with drug-resistant atrial fibrillation

Timeline

Start

2012-11

Primary completion

2015-04

Completion

2015-05

Publications

• Kim JY, Kim SH, Song IG, Kim YR, Kim TS, Kim JH, Jang SW, Lee MY, Rho TH, Oh YS. Achievement of successful pulmonary vein isolation: methods of adenosine testing and incremental benefit of exit block. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2016 Sep;46(3):315-24. doi: 10.1007/s10840-016-0122-9. Epub 2016 Mar 9.

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