Hybrid Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: A Decade-Long Single-Center Experience.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Atrial fibrillation (AF) represents a major public health burden, especially in its long-standing persistent form, which is often resistant to pharmacological or catheter-based therapies. Hybrid ablation, which integrates minimally invasive surgical and endocardial catheter techniques, has been introduced to address these complex cases. However, data evaluating the long-term comparative effectiveness of immediate versus staged ablation strategies remain limited, and the specific contribution of adjunctive targets, such as Bachmann's bundle (BB), remains unclear.

Methods

In this single-center retrospective cohort study, we analyzed 60 patients with long-standing persistent AF who underwent hybrid ablation between 2008 and 2020. All patients received thoracoscopic e

SUBMITTER: Nasso G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12781017 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature