Hybrid convergent ablation versus endocardial catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Endocardial catheter ablation (ECA) for atrial fibrillation (AF) has limited efficacy. Hybrid convergent procedure (HCP) with both epicardial and endocardial ablation is a novel strategy for AF treatment. In this meta-analysis, we aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of HCP in AF ablation.

Method

We performed a comprehensive literature search for studies that evaluated the efficacy and safety of HCP compared with ECA for AF. The primary outcome was freedom of atrial arrhythmia (AA). The secondary outcome was the periprocedural complication rate. Pooled relative risk (RR) and corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated using the random effects model.

Results

A total of eight studies, including 797 AF patients (mean age: 60.7 ± 9.8 yea

SUBMITTER: Mhanna M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8637076 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature