Why the study?
Endocardial ablation is not always effective for transmural substrate modification in persistent drug-refractory AF, making minimally invasive hybrid ablation combining surgical and catheter techniques an alternative.
Does a minimally invasive hybrid ablation approach improve rhythm control and reduce healthcare utilization in patients with atrial fibrillation?
Does a minimally invasive hybrid ablation approach improve rhythm control and reduce healthcare utilization in patients with atrial fibrillation?
A hybrid convergent ablation approach for atrial fibrillation is safe and effectively maintains sinus rhythm while significantly reducing subsequent healthcare utilization.
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May support hybrid ablation for AF rhythm control; leaves open confirmation of reduced hospitalizations in randomized trials.
Buchta et al. (2020) studied this question.
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