Why the study?
Does catheter ablation reduce heart failure hospitalization and symptoms in patients with HFpEF and concomitant AF compared to medical therapy?
Does catheter ablation reduce heart failure hospitalization and symptoms in patients with HFpEF and concomitant AF compared to medical therapy?
Catheter ablation should be considered in patients with HFpEF and concomitant AF as it decreases HF hospitalizations and symptoms.
Should not yet change practice in HFpEF with AF; leaves open benefit pending randomized confirmation.
Catheter ablation for AF in HFpEF patients in comparison to medical therapy decreases heart failure hospitalization, heart failure symptoms, and improves diastolic function. AF ablation should be considered in patients with HFpEF and concomitant AF.
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Rattka et al. (2021) studied this question.
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