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What are the temporal trends of in-hospital complications associated with catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation in the United States from 2011 to 2014?
What are the temporal trends of in-hospital complications associated with catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation in the United States from 2011 to 2014?
The study demonstrates a temporal decline in in-hospital complications and hospitalizations for AF ablation in the US from 2011 to 2014, likely reflecting a shift to outpatient procedures and improved safety.
Declining AF ablation complications may reflect safer practices; leaves open whether outpatient shifts or selection bias explain trends.
Our study noted a decline in AF ablation-related hospitalizations and complications associated with the procedure. These findings largely reflect shifting trends of outpatient performance of the procedure and increasing safety profile due to improved institutional expertise and catheter techniques.
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