Periprocedural imaging and outcomes after catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation
Why the study?
Does periprocedural imaging improve outcomes in patients undergoing catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation?
Population
Patients undergoing catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation
Design
Cohort
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
May support periprocedural imaging in AF ablation; leaves open causal benefit pending prospective trials.
Structured PICO
Does periprocedural imaging improve outcomes in patients undergoing catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation?
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Population
Patients undergoing catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation
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Intervention
Periprocedural imaging
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Outcome
Outcomes after catheter ablation
Periprocedural imaging may be associated with improved outcomes following catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation, though prospective validation is needed.
Limitations
- Prospective studies of periprocedural imaging strategies are warranted
Cite This Study
Steinberg et al. (2014) studied this question.