Why the study?
Does radiofrequency ablation of the pulmonary veins restore normal sinus rhythm and improve quality of life in individuals with drug-resistant paroxysmal atrial fibrillation?
Does radiofrequency ablation of the pulmonary veins restore normal sinus rhythm and improve quality of life in individuals with drug-resistant paroxysmal atrial fibrillation?
Radiofrequency ablation is highlighted as an effective strategy to improve quality of life and restore sinus rhythm in patients with drug-resistant paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, despite the risk of major complications.
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May support ablation referral in drug-resistant paroxysmal AF; leaves open need for RCTs to quantify net benefit versus complications.
Thompson et al. (2004) studied this question.
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