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Does catheter ablation improve outcomes compared to pharmacological treatment in patients with atrial fibrillation?
Does catheter ablation improve outcomes compared to pharmacological treatment in patients with atrial fibrillation?
This review summarizes the evidence supporting catheter ablation over pharmacological treatment for atrial fibrillation, highlighting high success rates for both paroxysmal and persistent forms.
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High success rates may support ablation in AF; leaves open outcome superiority versus drugs in trials.
Treatment strategy for atrial fibrillation (AF) is a controversial matter. Catheter ablation is increasingly being used to treat patients with AF, and recent studies have reported success rates >80% for paroxysmal AF and >70% for persistent AF. The purpose of this work is to review the evidence supporting catheter ablation and compare it with pharmacological treatment in the management of AF.
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