Convergent Procedure for Atrial Fibrillation: Advanced Understanding and Practical Discussion
Published: 03 July 2020
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Overview
This virtual symposium combines presentations from leading practitioners, discussions, and procedural videos to look at the latest data, patient selection, fundamentals of the procedure and the set-up of a convergent AF programme.
The cornerstone of atrial fibrillation (AF) is electrical isolation of the pulmonary veins (PV). In patients with non-paroxysmal AF, PV isolation alone is insufficient and one needs to modify the atrial arrhythmogenic substrate. AF ablation is now a common procedure and mostly performed using a transvenous, endocardial approach with catheters. For patients with persistent AF however, this procedure is not sufficient.
There is a growing movement towards a convergent procedure management strategy, used alongside standard catheterisation techniques to optimise patient outcomes. More and more research suggests that an integrated approach involving multidisciplinary teams (of electrophysiologists and surgeons) may lead to improved success rates and increased patient satisfaction.
Convergent procedure is a promising therapy for patients’ refractory to standard AF treatment, however the approach involves some challenges that require specific attention from the medical specialities involved. Whilst a relatively new way of working for both EPs and surgeons, the benefits and best ways of implementing this in clinical practice are still largely unknown.
Learning objectives
- Discuss the Need for Optimal Approaches to Atrial Ablation and Identify Patients for the Convergent Procedure
- Describe the Convergent Procedure and the Role of Electrophysiologist and Surgeon
- Discuss Current Clinical Understanding of the Convergent Procedure Including Emerging Data and the Role of the Left Atrial Appendage in Ablation
More from this programme
Part 1
Introduction
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| Introduction | Watch now |
Part 2
Data and Patient Selection
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| Data and Patient Selection | Watch now |
Part 3
Fundamentals of the Procedure
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| Fundamentals of the Procedure | Watch now |
Part 4
How to Set-up a Convergent AF Ablation Programme
Faculty Biographies
Yuri Blaauw
University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
Dr Yuri Blaauw is an Electrophysiologist at the University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Syed Ahsan
Dr Syed Ahsan is a Consultant Cardiologist, Barts Heart Centre, St Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, UK
Felix Yang
Associate Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology
Dr Felix Yang, MD, FACC, FHRS, CCDS is Associate Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology and Director of the Lead Extraction Service at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Dr Yang completed his medical school, internship and residency training at Cornell (NY Presbyterian Hospital). Dr Yang has published numerous articles in leading journals and presented his research at professional societies. He is a member of several professional organizations and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Heart Rhythm Society. He is also a Certified Cardiac Device Specialist as designated by the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners.
Riyaz Kaba
Consultant Cardiologist, St George's Hospital, London, UK
Dr Riyaz Kaba is Consultant Cardiologist, St George's Hospital, London, UK.