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Atrial Fibrillation: Guidelines (2026) Compendium / 7.4 Pace and Ablate (Terminal Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation) - Infographic

Pace and Ablate (Terminal Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation) - Infographic


Diagram of the pace-and-ablate strategy for end-stage atrial fibrillation management indicated after failure of antiarrhythmic therapy and repeated ablations, involving AV node ablation followed by permanent ventricular pacing for complete rate control.

These guidelines are unofficial and do not represent formal guidelines issued by any professional cardiology society. They are intended for educational and informational purposes only.

Peter Blahut, MD

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