Efficacy and Safety of Ablation for Symptomatic Atrial Fibrillation in Elderly Patients: A Meta-Analysis

Efficacy and Safety of Ablation for Symptomatic Atrial Fibrillation in Elderly Patients: A Meta-Analysis

Background: Age affects the efficacy of pharmacological treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF). Catheter ablation, including radiofrequency (RF) or cryoballoon ablation, is an effective strategy for symptomatic AF. This meta-analysis aimed to analyze the efficacy and safety of AF ablation in elderly...

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Main Authors: Wei-Chieh Lee, Po-Jui Wu, Huang-Chung Chen, Hsiu-Yu Fang, Ping-Yen Liu, Mien-Cheng Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
Subjects:
elderly
atrial fibrillation
radiofrequency ablation
cryoballoon ablation
recurrence
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2021.734204/full

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