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Does catheter ablation improve sinus rhythm maintenance, mortality, and stroke risks in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation?
Does catheter ablation improve sinus rhythm maintenance, mortality, and stroke risks in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation?
Catheter ablation is considered safe and effective for maintaining sinus rhythm and reducing mortality and stroke risk in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation.
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May support ablation consideration in elderly AF; leaves open need for RCTs confirming mortality and stroke benefits.
Elderly patients with AF benefit from AF ablation, which is safe and effective in maintaining sinus rhythm and is associated with lower mortality and stroke risks.
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Nademanee et al. (2014) studied this question.
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