Why the study?
Is radiofrequency catheter ablation cost-effective compared to medical treatment for atrial fibrillation?
Population
Patients with atrial fibrillation (persistent, paroxysmal, or chronic) in Japan
Comparison
Radiofrequency catheter ablation for… vs Medical treatment
Design
Other
Authors
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May support cost-based preference for early RF over drugs in Japan; leaves open prospective economic trials.
Is radiofrequency catheter ablation cost-effective compared to medical treatment for atrial fibrillation?
From a medical cost perspective in Japan, radiofrequency ablation is favorable for early-stage atrial fibrillation, while medical therapy is more appropriate for chronic AF.
Noro et al. (2011) studied this question.
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