Key result
Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation in patients with heart failure provides superior rhythm control and improves left ventricular function compared to anti-arrhythmic drugs.
Why the study?
Does atrial fibrillation ablation improve rhythm control, left ventricular function, and quality of life in patients with heart failure compared to anti-arrhythmic drugs?
Population
Patients with congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation
Comparison
Atrial fibrillation ablation vs Anti-arrhythmic drugs (pharmacological therapy)
Design
Review
Authors
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May support ablation preference in HF with AF; leaves open large RCTs for hard endpoints.
Does atrial fibrillation ablation improve rhythm control, left ventricular function, and quality of life in patients with heart failure compared to anti-arrhythmic drugs?
Atrial fibrillation ablation is a safe and effective alternative to anti-arrhythmic drugs for rhythm control in patients with heart failure, potentially improving LV function and quality of life.
Amin et al. (2013) conducted a review in Atrial fibrillation and heart failure. Catheter ablation vs. Medical therapy (anti-arrhythmic drugs or rate control) was evaluated. Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation in patients with heart failure provides superior rhythm control and improves left ventricular function compared to anti-arrhythmic drugs.
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