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Percutaneous radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation

Guidance issued Guidance issued
 
IP Guidance Number: IPG168
 
Summary:
 The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on percutaneous radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation.
Description:
Arrangements:

Other (see guidance)
Topic Area:

Cardiovascular
Surgical procedures
Specialty:

Cardio-thoracic surgery
Clinical radiology
Specialist advice has
been sought from:

British Cardiac Society

British Pacing and Electrophysiology Group

British Society of Interventional Radiology

Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons
Date notified to NICE: 12 November 2004
Provisional Consultation Date: Autumn 2005
Guidance Publication Date: 26 April 2006
Contact Details:
Project Manager
(for general enquiries or comments)		 Ben Doak
Technical Lead
(for procedure specific enquiries or comments) 		Helen Gallo
ip@nice.org.uk
Contact Address:

Interventional Procedures Programme
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
MidCity Place
71 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6NA
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