In-hospital complications of hybrid vs endocardial atrial fibrillation ablation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hybrid atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation has been used to achieve rhythm control in AF management. It requires both epicardial and endocardial ablation. There is limited evidence regarding the safety of this procedure.

Objective

The study aimed to compare in-hospital complication rates between hybrid AF ablation and endocardial catheter ablation (ECA) using a nationally representative dataset.

Methods

Using the National Inpatient Sample, we identified patients who underwent AF ablation between 2017 and 2022. The cohort was divided into 2 groups; those who underwent ECA and those who underwent hybrid AF ablation. The primary outcome was major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs).

Results

After propensity score weighting, hybrid ablation was associate

SUBMITTER: Eisa M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12635746 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature