Key result
Catheter ablation is an effective and safe procedure for patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, though further research is needed to reduce recurrence and complication rates.
Why the study?
Does catheter ablation improve outcomes in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation?
Does catheter ablation improve outcomes in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation?
Catheter ablation is an effective and safe treatment for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, but procedural improvements are needed to reduce recurrences and complications.
Supports ablation as effective and safe for paroxysmal AF; leaves open need for studies reducing recurrences and complications.
In the recent years, many investigators have proved the efficacy and safety of catheter ablation in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Further studies would be necessary to decrease the recurrence rate and complication rate, and make the procedure more simple.
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Chen et al. (2005) studied this question. Catheter ablation is an effective and safe procedure for patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, though further research is needed to reduce recurrence and complication rates.
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