Key result
Catheter ablation significantly improved patient-reported outcomes, including reductions in heart racing (51.7%) and fatigue (33.9%) (P<0.001).
Why the study?
Is it feasible to administer a new Patient Reported Outcomes Measure (PROM) tool to assess symptom and quality of life improvements in patients treated with ablation for cardiac arrhythmias?
Observational (n=791)
Yes
Is it feasible to administer a new Patient Reported Outcomes Measure (PROM) tool to assess symptom and quality of life improvements in patients treated with ablation for cardiac arrhythmias?
p-value: p=<0.001
The administration of a new PROM tool in patients undergoing cardiac ablation is feasible and demonstrates significant self-reported improvements in symptoms and quality of life.
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Supports PROM feasibility for arrhythmia ablation follow-up; leaves open whether symptom gains exceed medical therapy in controlled trials.
Withers et al. (2014) conducted an observational in Cardiac arrhythmias (n=791). Catheter ablation was evaluated on Patient-reported symptoms and impacts (p=<0.001). Catheter ablation significantly improved patient-reported outcomes, including reductions in heart racing (51.7%) and fatigue (33.9%) (P<0.001).
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