Key result
This systematic review summarizes the procedural safety, efficacy, and effects on functional class and quality of life of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation in patients with chronic heart failure.
Why the study?
Does catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation improve efficacy, safety, functional class, and quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure?
Population
Patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) or structural cardiomyopathies and atrial fibrillation (AF)
Comparison
Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AFCA) vs Pharmacological treatment / optimal medical…
Design
Systematic_review
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Synthesizes ablation safety/efficacy data for chronic HF with AF; extends evidence on functional class and quality-of-life effects.
Systematic Review
Does catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation improve efficacy, safety, functional class, and quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure?
This systematic review summarizes the evidence on the safety, efficacy, and impact on quality of life of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation in patients with chronic heart failure.
Anselmino et al. (2016) conducted a systematic review in Atrial fibrillation and chronic heart failure. Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation was evaluated on Procedural safety and efficacy. This systematic review summarizes the procedural safety, efficacy, and effects on functional class and quality of life of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation in patients with chronic heart failure.