ArticleHeart rhythm2017
Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation is associated with reduced risk of stroke and mortality: A propensity score-matched analysis.
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- Freedom from atrial arrhythmia and other clinical outcomes at 5 years and beyond after catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.European heart journal. Quality of care & clinical outcomes · 2023Pooled it
- Opposite effect of ablation on early/late-phase thromboembolic incidence in patients with atrial fibrillation: A meta-analysis on more than 100 000 individuals.Clinical cardiology · 2020Pooled it
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- Impact of early ablation of atrial fibrillation on long-term outcomes: results from phase II/III of the GLORIA-AF registry.Clinical research in cardiology : official journal of the German Cardiac Society · 2022Trial
- Risks and Benefits of Early Rhythm Control in Patients With Acute Strokes and Atrial Fibrillation: A Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized Study (the RAFAS Trial).Journal of the American Heart Association · 2022Trial
- Cardiac lead perforation: Mechanisms, detection, and therapeutic approaches.Heart rhythm O2 · 2026Review
- A study on risk factors of acute ischemic stroke after radiofrequency ablation in patients with atrial fibrillation.Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine · 2026Article
- Transient ischaemic attack due to incidental late electrical isolation of the left atrial appendage: a case report.European heart journal. Case reports · 2025Article
- Reduced Left Atrial Appendage Flow Velocity as a Risk of Thromboembolic Events After Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation.Journal of arrhythmia · 2025Article
- Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation and risk of neurologic disease.Heart rhythm O2 · 2025Article
- Investigating the combinatorial effects of radiofrequency ablation and anticoagulants in patients with atrial fibrillation and left atrial appendage thrombosis after successful thrombolysis.Experimental and therapeutic medicine · 2024Article
- Longer and better lives for patients with atrial fibrillation: the 9th AFNET/EHRA consensus conference.Europace : European pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac electrophysiology : journal of the working groups on cardiac pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac cellular electrophysiology of the European Society of Cardiology · 2024Article
- Atrial fibrillation and stroke prevention: 25 years of research at EP Europace journal.Europace : European pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac electrophysiology : journal of the working groups on cardiac pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac cellular electrophysiology of the European Society of Cardiology · 2023Review
- Relationship Between Endothelial Dysfunction and the Outcomes After Atrial Fibrillation Ablation.Journal of the American Heart Association · 2023Article
- Safety and efficacy of direct oral anticoagulation in patients with and without radiofrequency ablation of non-valvular atrial fibrillation: a multicenter retrospective cohort study.Thrombosis journal · 2023Article
- Association of Uric Acid Albumin Ratio with Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation after Cryoballoon Catheter Ablation.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2022Article
- Healthcare Utilization and Outcomes in Atrial Fibrillation Patients Treated by Drug Therapy versus a Catheter Ablation Strategy-A Middle European Propensity Score Matched Cohort Study.Journal of cardiovascular development and disease · 2022Article
- Impact of Catheter Ablation on Long-Term Outcomes in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: A Meta-Analysis.Cureus · 2022Review
- Impact of Catheter Ablation on Stroke, Cognitive Decline and Dementia.Arrhythmia & electrophysiology review · 2021Review
- Residual Stroke Risk in Atrial Fibrillation.Arrhythmia & electrophysiology review · 2021Review
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Abstract
backgroundCatheter ablation reduces recurrence of atrial fibrillation and improves quality of life. Only few studies have assessed the effect of catheter ablation on long-term outcomes.
objectiveThe purpose of this study was to assess the association between catheter ablation and risk of stroke and mortality in patients with atrial fibrillation.
methodsUsing the computerized database of the largest health maintenance organization in Israel, we identified all adults hospitalized with a primary diagnosis of atrial fibrillation between January 1, 2005, and December 31, 2015. Of them, a total of 969 individuals who underwent catheter ablation during the same admission were matched, on the basis of the propensity of having ablation, with 3772 individuals who did not undergo catheter ablation during the same period. The cohort was followed for the occurrence of stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) and mortality until June 30, 2016.
resultsOverall, 3953 (83.4%) of patient in both groups had a CHA
conclusionCatheter ablation of atrial fibrillation is associated with a decreased risk of stroke/TIA and mortality in predominantly patients with a high CHA
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