Radiofrequency Ablation vs Antiarrhythmic Drugs as First-line Treatment of Symptomatic Atrial Fibrillation

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Oussama M. Wazni · Cleveland Clinic

Nassir F. Marrouche · Cleveland Clinic

David O. Martin · Klinikum Coburg

Atul Verma · Cleveland Clinic

Mandeep Bhargava · Cleveland Clinic

Walid I. Saliba · Cleveland Clinic

Dianna Bash ·

Abstract

Pulmonary vein isolation appears to be a feasible first-line approach for treating patients with symptomatic AF. Larger studies are needed to confirm its safety and efficacy.

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Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies

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Published in: JAMA

Volume 293, Issue 21, pp. 2634-2634

DOI: 10.1001/jama.293.21.2634

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Radiofrequency Ablation vs Antiarrhythmic Drugs as First-line Treatment of Symptomatic Atrial Fibrillation

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