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Catheter ablation is recommended for symptomatic paroxysmal AF refractory to AADs.
The article discusses the indications and potential efficacy of catheter ablation as a therapy for atrial fibrillation.
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Supports ablation referral in refractory paroxysmal AF; leaves open need for updated comparative trials.
Ablation sits far along on the spectrum of atrial fibrillation therapy, where its indications and potential efficacy call for careful consideration.
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Osayande (2022) conducted a review in Atrial fibrillation. Catheter ablation vs. Antiarrhythmic drug therapy was evaluated. Catheter ablation is a recommended treatment for select patients with symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation who are intolerant of or refractory to antiarrhythmic drug therapy.
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