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Decapolar catheter

Electrode catheters with ten recording poles.

Long lasting persistent atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation which has been persisting for more than one year.

Pulmonary vein isolation

Pulmonary vein isolation is the process of electrically isolating the pulmonary veins from the left atrium so that tachycardia focus in the pulmonary vein does not get conducted to the left atrium and cause atrial fibrillation.

Pulse oximetry

Measurement of oxygen saturation in capillary blood by using a non-invasive device, usually connected to one of the fingers. A wave form and percentage saturation display are usually given.

Ventricular septal

pertaining to the wall between the lower chambers of the heart