Key result
This review examines the safety and efficacy of convergent ablation for long-standing, persistent AF and outlines the crucial role of the electrophysiologist in this multidisciplinary service.
Why the study?
Hybrid ablation is suggested to be more effective than lone endocardial ablation for maintaining sinus rhythm in non-paroxysmal AF, but the role of convergent ablation warrants examination.
What is the safety and efficacy of convergent ablation compared to catheter ablation for long-standing, persistent AF, and what is the role of the electrophysiologist?
What is the safety and efficacy of convergent ablation compared to catheter ablation for long-standing, persistent AF, and what is the role of the electrophysiologist?
This review highlights the emerging role of convergent (hybrid) ablation for non-paroxysmal AF and emphasizes the central role of the electrophysiologist in managing this multidisciplinary approach.
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Should not yet change practice given mixed observational data; leaves open RCT confirmation of net clinical benefit in long-standing persistent AF.
Wijesuriya et al. (2020) conducted a review in long-standing, persistent atrial fibrillation. Convergent ablation vs. Catheter ablation was evaluated. This review examines the safety and efficacy of convergent ablation for long-standing, persistent AF and outlines the crucial role of the electrophysiologist in this multidisciplinary service.
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