Anatomy of structures relevant to atrial fibrillation ablation -- Pathophysiology of atrial fibrillation -- Techniques and technologies for atrial fibrillation catheter ablation -- Endpoints of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation -- Patients management pre-, during and post-ablation -- Periprocedural and long-term anticoagulation -- Periprocedural and late complications -- Short- and long-term efficacy -- Indications to atrial fibrillation ablation and cost effectiveness -- Clinical trials on atrial fibrillation / future perspectives -- Surgical approach / ablation -- Hospital equipment and facilities, personnel, training requirements and competences.