期刊
EUROPACE
卷 24, 期 SUPPL 2, 页码 14-21出版社
OXFORD UNIV PRESS
DOI: 10.1093/europace/euab246
关键词
Atrial fibrillation; Antiarrhythmic drugs; Ablation; Catheter ablation; Cryoballoon; Cryotherapy
资金
- Cardiac Arrhythmia Network of Canada [SRG-15-P15-001]
- Baylis Medical
- Medtronic
Cryoballoon catheter ablation as an initial treatment strategy shows significant efficacy in patients with atrial fibrillation, improving arrhythmia outcomes, patient-reported symptoms and quality of life, and reducing hospitalization without increasing the risk of adverse events.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a commonly encountered chronic and progressive heart rhythm disorder, characterized by exacerbations and remissions. Contemporary clinical practice guidelines recommend a trial of antiarrhythmic drugs (AADs) as the initial therapy for sinus rhythm maintenance; however, these medications have modest efficacy and are associated with significant adverse effects. Recently, several trials have demonstrated that an initial treatment strategy of cryoballoon catheter ablation significantly improves arrhythmia outcomes (e.g. freedom atrial tachyarrhythmia and reduction in arrhythmia burden), produces clinically meaningful improvements in patient-reported outcomes (e.g. symptoms and quality of life), and significantly reduces subsequent healthcare resource utilization (e.g. hospitalization), without increasing the risk of serious or any adverse events. These findings are relevant to patients, providers, and healthcare systems, helping inform the decision regarding the initial choice of rhythm-control therapy in patients with treatment-naive AF.
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