Thoracoscopic ablation of atrial fibrillation has a 30-day rate of life-threatening and severe complications comparable to catheter ablation, though minor and moderate complications are more frequent.
Suggests thoracoscopic AF ablation has an acceptable major safety profile; leaves open whether long.
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