Safety of Catheter Ablation compared with Antiarrhythmic Drugs for Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Trials

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Authors

Marwan Shawki · Austin Health

T Rodrigues · Austin Health

Ethan X. Z. Tan · Austin Health

Apurva Gautam · Bendigo Health

John Mandrola · Baptist Health Louisville

J Andrade · Montreal Heart Institute

H. H. Lim · Northern Health

Abstract

CA for AF rhythm management reduced SAEs, unplanned hospitalisation and adverse cardiovascular events compared with AADs. When patient safety is being considered, AAD appears to have a less favourable safety profile than catheter ablation in AF.

Topics & Keywords

Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Heart Rhythm

DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2026.03.1885

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