Ablation therapy following unsuccessful electrical cardioversion in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation

Abstract Electrical cardioversion (ECV) a widely utilized intervention for persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) aimed at restoring sinus rhythm. However, ECV can be ineffective, raising questions about subsequent treatment options. This study aimed to compare the outcomes of non-ablation therapy vers...

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Published in:	Scientific Reports
Main Authors:	Hyo Jin Lee, Su Hyun Lee, Juwon Kim, Ju Youn Kim, Seung-Jung Park, Kyoung-Min Park, Young Keun On
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nature Portfolio 2024-10-01
Subjects:	Persistent atrial fibrillation Catheter ablation Totally thoracoscopic ablation Electrical cardioversion
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-73989-2