Percutaneous radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation
Guidance issued
IPG 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
OPCS4.6 Code(s):
Details
Topic area:
Cardiovascular
Surgical procedures
Surgical procedures
Specialist advice 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 issue date:
26 April 2006
Contact details:
Contact NICE about this project
Technical lead
(for procedure specific enquiries or comments)
(for procedure specific enquiries or comments)
Helen Gallo
ip@nice.org.uk
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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This page was last updated: 07 February 2011
