Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation performed at academic hospitals resulted in better outcomes compared to other healthcare settings.
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Does catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation performed at academic hospitals improve outcomes compared to non-academic hospitals?
Atrial fibrillation ablation performed at academic hospitals is associated with better outcomes, highlighting a disparity in care and a need for standardization across healthcare settings.
Catheter ablation of AF performed at academic hospitals resulted in better outcomes, potentially reflecting advanced technical expertise, post-op care, and better institutional resources. These results highlight the importance of standardization of care and the need for increased access of high-standard care across healthcare settings. Future studies should investigate modifiable institutional factors and patient-level variables driving this disparity.
Shabbir et al. (Sun,) conducted a observational in Atrial Fibrillation. Catheter ablation at academic hospitals vs. Non-academic hospitals was evaluated on Clinical outcomes. Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation performed at academic hospitals resulted in better outcomes compared to other healthcare settings.