Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is associated with higher recurrence rates of atrial fibrillation following catheter ablation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at increased risk of cardiovascular mortality compared to patients with AF alone. Consequently, employing rhythm control strategies such as AF catheter ablation could offer substantial benefits to patients with COPD. However, the impact of COPD on AF ablation outcomes is not well established.

Methods

In this single-center case control study, we retrospectively analyzed 200 patients with AF and COPD, 52 of whom underwent AF catheter ablation. Those who underwent ablation were matched with a control group of patients with AF but without COPD who underwent ablation. Ablation outcomes were compared between the groups. Univariate and multivariable analysis were conducted for pre

SUBMITTER: Lu R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12266174 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature