Left Atrial Appendage Electrical Isolation for Treatment of Recurrent Atrial Fibrillation: A Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

In this study, the authors sought to perform a meta-analysis of controlled studies assessing the relationship between left atrial appendage (LAA) electrical isolation (EI) and recurrent atrial fibrillation (AF).

Background

LAA triggers could play an important role in AF and can be treated with complete EI of the LAA via surgical or percutaneous approaches.

Methods

We conducted a meta-analysis of all controlled studies published as of November 21, 2016, assessing the relationship between left atrial appendage electrical isolation (LAAEI) and recurrent AF. The primary endpoint was atrial tachycardia (AT) or AF recurrence after the post-procedure blanking period. The association between LAAEI and AT/AF was estimated using random-effects modeling. Odds ratios (

SUBMITTER: Friedman DJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9902022 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature