Education Research Current About VU Amsterdam NL
Login as
Prospective student Student Employee
Bachelor Master VU for Professionals
Exchange programme VU Amsterdam Summer School Honours programme VU-NT2 Semester in Amsterdam
PhD at VU Amsterdam Research highlights Prizes and distinctions
Research institutes Our scientists Research Impact Support Portal Creating impact
News Events calendar The power of connection
Israël and Palestinian regions Culture on campus
Practical matters Mission and core values Entrepreneurship on VU Campus
Organisation Partnerships Alumni University Library Working at VU Amsterdam
Sorry! De informatie die je zoekt, is enkel beschikbaar in het Engels.
This programme is saved in My Study Choice.
Something went wrong with processing the request.
Something went wrong with processing the request.

PhD defence M.J. Mulder 2 July 2025 09:45 - 11:15

Share
Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: Improving Durability of Pulmonary Vein Isolation and Patient Selection

This thesis focuses on improving the outcomes of catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF), which has emerged as an important treatment option in symptomatic AF patients. Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is the cornerstone of AF ablation procedures and focal radiofrequency (RF) ablation currently remains the most commonly employed method for PVI. However, despite advancing of ablation technologies and the increased number of AF ablation procedures performed worldwide, recurrence of AF is frequently observed after PVI. For a significant part, this is due to reconnection of pulmonary veins (PVs) after the initial isolation procedure. Apart from failing to durably isolate the PVs, the inability to reliably discriminate between patients who will or will not benefit from AF ablation may also impact outcomes of PVI. The first part of this thesis focused on ablation techniques and mechanisms that are associated with AF ablation outcomes. The second part of this thesis focused on improving patient selection for AF ablation.

More information on the thesis

Programme

PhD defence by M.J. Mulder

PhD Faculty of Medicine

Supervisors:

  • prof.dr. C.P. Allaart
  • prof.dr. A.C. van Rossum
  • dr. M.J.B. Kemme

The PhD defence can be followed online as well

About PhD defence M.J. Mulder

Starting date

  • 2 July 2025

Time

  • 09:45 - 11:15

Location

  • Auditorium, Main building
  • (1st floor)

Address

  • De Boelelaan 1105
  • 1081 HV Amsterdam

Follow the defence online

Go to livestream

Quick links

Homepage Culture on campus VU Sports Centre Dashboard

Study

Academic calendar Study guide Timetable Canvas

Featured

VUfonds VU Magazine Ad Valvas Digital accessibility

About VU

Contact us Working at VU Amsterdam Faculties Divisions
Privacy Disclaimer Veiligheid Webcolofon Cookies Webarchief

Copyright © 2025 - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam