Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation and risk of neurologic disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Catheter ablation (CA) of atrial fibrillation (AF) has been proven to benefit patients with symptomatic AF and heart failure. However, the data on neurological outcomes including cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) and dementia remain controversial.

Objective

We aimed to determine the effect of CA on neurological events during long-term follow-up.

Methods

We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of patients with AF who underwent CA of AF. The MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Web of Science databases were comprehensively searched from inception to January 2024. Studies that reported incidence of CVA and dementia in patients with AF were. Data from each study were combined by a random-effects model. The results were reported in risk ratios with 95% confidence inter

SUBMITTER: Al-Sadawi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11993796 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature