Efficacy and safety of ablation for people with non-paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The optimal rhythm management strategy for people with non-paroxysmal (persistent or long-standing persistent) atrial fibrilation is currently not well defined. Antiarrhythmic drugs have been the mainstay of therapy. But recently, in people who have not responded to antiarrhythmic drugs, the use of ablation (catheter and surgical) has emerged as an alternative to maintain sinus rhythm to avoid long-term atrial fibrillation complications. However, evidence from randomised trials about the efficacy and safety of ablation in non-paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is limited.

Objectives

To determine the efficacy and safety of ablation (catheter and surgical) in people with non-paroxysmal (persistent or long-standing persistent) atrial fibrillation compared to antiarrhythm

SUBMITTER: Nyong J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6464287 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature