Pulmonary vein isolation emerged as an effective and safe strategy to treat atrial fibrillation patients. Atrio-oesophageal fistula (AOF) represents a rare but devastating complication of AF ablation procedure. This complication (0.016-0.07%) requires an international effort to allow for better understanding of the factors contributing to its occurrence and the best management strategies. A worldwide, retrospective, multicenter registry focusing on the incidence, diagnosis and management of this complication.
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Incidence of AOF following percutaneous catheter ablation
Timeframe: 5 year