AIM The “2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Atrial
Fibrillation” provides recommendations to guide clinicians in the treatment of patients with …

Background: The comparative effectiveness of treatments for atrial fibrillation (AF) is
uncertain. Purpose: To evaluate the comparative effectiveness of rate-and rhythm-control …

Background: Longstanding persistent (LSP) atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most challenging
type of AF. In addition to pulmonary vein isolation, substrate modification and triggers …

Background—Periprocedural thromboembolic and hemorrhagic events are worrisome
complications of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF). The periprocedural …

Background—Together with pulmonary veins, many extrapulmonary vein areas may be the
source of initiation and maintenance of atrial fibrillation. The left atrial appendage (LAA) is …

Catheter ablation (CA) for atrial fibrillation (AF) has emerged as a widespread first or second
line treatment option. However, up to 45% of patients (pts) show recurrence of AF within 12 …

Background—Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation is associated with the potential risk of
periprocedural stroke, which can range between 1% and 5%. We developed a prospective …

Background Periprocedural anticoagulation management with uninterrupted warfarin and a
“therapeutic” international normalized ratio is the best approach for reducing both …

AF is a heterogeneous rhythm disorder that is related to a wide spectrum of etiologies and
has broad clinical presentations. Mechanisms underlying AF are complex and remain …

Review of the Catheter Ablation Technique in AF. Background: Several randomized
controlled trials (RCTs) have been published to investigate the optimal techniques for atrial …