Efficacy of Catheter Ablation for Nonparoxysmal...

Efficacy of Catheter Ablation for Nonparoxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

Abstract

Clinical Question: Is catheter ablation better than antiarrhythmic drugs for the prevention of nonparoxysmal atrial fibrillation? Bottom Line: Radiofrequency catheter ablation was found to be superior to antiarrhythmic drugs in preventing recurrences of nonparoxysmal atrial fibrillation and reducing hospital admissions.

Authors

Amit G; Nyong J; Morillo CA

Journal

JAMA Cardiology, Vol. 2, No. 7, pp. 812–813

Publisher

American Medical Association (AMA)

Publication Date

July 1, 2017

DOI

10.1001/jamacardio.2017.0901

ISSN

2380-6583

Associated Experts

Guy Amit

Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences

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