Why the study?
Does a shorter duration between atrial fibrillation diagnosis and catheter ablation reduce AF recurrence and all-cause hospitalization?
Does a shorter duration between atrial fibrillation diagnosis and catheter ablation reduce AF recurrence and all-cause hospitalization?
Shorter diagnosis-to-ablation time is associated with improved clinical outcomes, supporting the strategy of early rhythm control in atrial fibrillation.
Supports earlier ablation after AF diagnosis; leaves open confirmation in randomized trials before practice change.
Increasing duration between AF diagnosis and catheter ablation is associated with higher AF recurrence rates and all-cause hospitalization. Our findings are consistent with a growing body of evidence supporting the benefits of prioritizing early restoration of sinus rhythm.
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