Rabbit model to simulate the residual conduction gaps after radiofrequency ablation on the anterior wall of left atrial appendage

Purpose Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is widely used to treat patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), but its recurrence rate is still high mainly due to pulmonary vein reconnection and residual conduction gaps. We aim to establish a rabbit model to simulate the residual conduction gaps after ablation.