Key result
An atrial fibrillation ablation first strategy resulted in no differences in procedure-related and cardiovascular adverse events compared to a left atrial appendage closure first strategy.
Why the study?
Does the sequence of atrial fibrillation ablation and left atrial appendage closure affect procedure-related and cardiovascular adverse events in patients requiring both procedures?
Does the sequence of atrial fibrillation ablation and left atrial appendage closure affect procedure-related and cardiovascular adverse events in patients requiring both procedures?
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An atrial fibrillation ablation first strategy and a left atrial appendage closure first strategy appear equally feasible and safe, although the sequence may influence inter-procedural bleeding and peri-device leaks.
Masato Fukunaga (2024) conducted an editorial in Atrial fibrillation (AF) (n=46). Atrial fibrillation ablation first strategy vs. Left atrial appendage closure first strategy was evaluated on Procedure-related adverse events and cardiovascular adverse events. An atrial fibrillation ablation first strategy resulted in no differences in procedure-related and cardiovascular adverse events compared to a left atrial appendage closure first strategy.
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