In symptomatic AF with end-stage HF, adding catheter ablation to medical therapy improved clinical outcomes at 18 mo

James Brophy

doi:10.7326/J23-0096

In symptomatic AF with end-stage HF, adding catheter ablation to medical therapy improved clinical outcomes at 18 mo

Ann Intern Med. 2023 Dec;176(12):JC137. doi: 10.7326/J23-0096. Epub 2023 Dec 5.

Author

James Brophy¹

Affiliation

¹ McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (J.B.).

PMID: 38048574
DOI: 10.7326/J23-0096

Abstract

Sohns C, Fox H, Marrouche NF, et al; CASTLE HTx Investigators. Catheter ablation in end-stage heart failure with atrial fibrillation. N Engl J Med. 2023;389:1380-1389. 37634135.

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MeSH terms

Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / therapeutic use
Atrial Fibrillation* / complications
Atrial Fibrillation* / drug therapy
Atrial Fibrillation* / surgery
Catheter Ablation*
Heart Failure* / therapy
Humans
Recovery of Function
Treatment Outcome

Substances

Anti-Arrhythmia Agents