Key result
Sinus rhythm restoration by ablation was associated with significantly higher long-term single-procedure success compared to cardioversion in non-paroxysmal AF (63.8% vs 36.8%; OR 3.032; P<0.001).
Why the study?
Does sinus rhythm restoration by ablation improve long-term single-procedure success compared to cardioversion in patients with non-paroxysmal AF?
Population
200 consecutive patients with non-paroxysmal atrial fibrillation undergoing first-time radiofrequency…
Comparison
Sinus rhythm restoration by ablation vs Sinus rhythm restoration by cardioversion
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
mean 50.0 ± 9.3 months
Authors
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Supports ablation preference for rhythm restoration in non-paroxysmal AF; leaves open randomized confirmation.
Cohort (n=200)
Does sinus rhythm restoration by ablation improve long-term single-procedure success compared to cardioversion in patients with non-paroxysmal AF?
Effect estimate: OR 3.032 (95% CI 1.703-5.398)
Absolute Event Rate: 63.8% vs 36.8%
p-value: p=<0.001
Achieving sinus rhythm restoration directly via ablation rather than requiring cardioversion is associated with significantly better long-term single-procedure success in patients with non-paroxysmal AF.
Zhou et al. (2013) conducted a cohort in non-paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (n=200). Sinus rhythm restoration by ablation vs. Sinus rhythm restoration by cardioversion was evaluated on long-term single-procedure success (OR 3.032, 95% CI 1.703-5.398, p=<0.001). Sinus rhythm restoration by ablation was associated with significantly higher long-term single-procedure success compared to cardioversion in non-paroxysmal AF (63.8% vs 36.8%; OR 3.032; P<0.001).
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