Key result
Radiofrequency catheter ablation for pulmonary vein isolation resulted in apparent elimination or improvement of atrial fibrillation in 75% of patients.
Why the study?
Does ablation of atrial fibrillation eliminate or improve atrial fibrillation in affected patients?
Does ablation of atrial fibrillation eliminate or improve atrial fibrillation in affected patients?
Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation results in elimination or improvement of the arrhythmia in approximately 75% of patients, establishing it as a mainstream procedure.
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Supports ablation as mainstream AF therapy; confirms Level 1 evidence for routine consideration.
Fisher et al. (2006) conducted a review in Atrial fibrillation (n=23,000). Ablation of atrial fibrillation was evaluated on Elimination ("cure") or improvement of AF. Radiofrequency catheter ablation for pulmonary vein isolation resulted in apparent elimination or improvement of atrial fibrillation in 75% of patients.
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