Hybrid Convergent ablation for atrial fibrillation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hybrid Convergent ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) combines minimally invasive surgical (epicardial) and catheter (endocardial) ablation. The procedural goal is to achieve more extensive, enduring ablation of AF substrate around the pulmonary veins, posterior wall, and vestibule of the posterior wall left atrium.

Objective

To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis on safety and effectiveness of contemporary Hybrid Convergent procedures.

Methods

PubMed, Embase, and manual searches identified primary research articles on Hybrid Convergent. Inclusion criteria focused on contemporary practices (epicardial ablation device and lesions). Clinical outcomes at 1 year or later follow-up, patient population, procedural details, and major adverse events (MA

SUBMITTER: Shrestha S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9463711 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature