Why the study?
Does catheter ablation reduce long-term costs compared to medical therapy in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation?
Population
Patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) in Ontario, Canada
Comparison
Catheter ablation vs Medical therapy
Design
Other
Follow-up
3.2-8.4 years (modeled)
Authors
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Supports considering ablation cost-neutral after ~4 years in PAF; leaves open validation with contemporary technologies and outcomes.
Does catheter ablation reduce long-term costs compared to medical therapy in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation?
Catheter ablation is a fiscally sensible alternative to medical therapy in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, achieving cost equivalence after approximately 4 years.
Khaykin et al. (2007) studied this question.
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