Journal article
Radiofrequency Ablation vs Antiarrhythmic Drugs as First-Line Treatment of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (RAAFT-2): A Randomized Trial
Abstract
IMPORTANCE: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common rhythm disorder seen in clinical practice. Antiarrhythmic drugs are effective for reduction of recurrence in patients with symptomatic paroxysmal AF. Radiofrequency ablation is an accepted therapy in patients for whom antiarrhythmic drugs have failed; however, its role as a first-line therapy needs further investigation.
OBJECTIVE: To compare radiofrequency ablation with antiarrhythmic …
Authors
Morillo CA; Verma A; Connolly SJ; Kuck KH; Nair GM; Champagne J; Sterns LD; Beresh H; Healey JS; Natale A
Journal
JAMA, Vol. 311, No. 7, pp. 692–700
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
February 19, 2014
DOI
10.1001/jama.2014.467
ISSN
0098-7484