Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is highly prevalent among patients with
atrial fibrillation (AF), shares common risk factors, and adds to the overall morbidity and …

Aims There are conflicting data as to the impact of procedural volume on outcomes with
specific reference to the incidence of major complications after catheter ablation for atrial …

Background: Among patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), women are less likely to receive
catheter ablation and may have more complications and less durable results. Most …

Objectives The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy, health care utilization, and
safety of a same-day discharge protocol. Background Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation …

Heart disease continues to affect health outcomes globally, accounting for a quarter of all
deaths in the United States. Despite the improvement in the development and …

Background Wait times for catheter ablation in patients with symptomatic atrial fibrillation
(AF) may influence clinical outcomes. Objective This study examined the relationship …

Aims The effectiveness and safety of same-day discharge (SDD) for catheter ablation (CA)
for atrial fibrillation (AF) has not been fully elucidated using a large nationwide database …

Introduction The evidence on the association between obesity and atrial fibrillation (AF)
recurrence was equivocal. We aimed to evaluate the dose‐response relationship between …

Background Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) can be an effective option for
high‐risk Aortic Regurgitation (AR) patients. Although international experiences of TAVR for …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) cases are expected to increase over the next several decades, due to
the rise in the elderly population. One promising treatment option for AF is catheter ablation …