RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Nichols, Emma Hitt T1 Catheter Ablation in AF JF MD Conference Express YR 2014 FD SAGE Publications VO 14 IS 24 SP 27 OP 28 DO 10.1177/155989771424020 UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/24/27.abstract AB The underlying mechanisms of atrial fibrillation (AF) and its initiation are not well understood, yet catheter ablation can effectively terminate AF in many patients. This article discusses the benefits of ablation for patients with AF.