Predictors of pacemaker implantation within three months after catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation

ConclusionsOlder age, female sex, paroxysmal AF and repeated ablation were identified as predictive risk factors for PMI after RFCA in patients with AF. A "watch and wait" strategy could be taken for patients with temporary PMI after ablation, especially for those with prolonged sinus pause after AF termination.

Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE - May 24, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yi Guo, Hongwu Chen, Shu Yang, Kai Gu, Youmei Shen, Weizhu Ju, Gang Yang, Jiaojiao Shi, Zidun Wang, Hailei Liu, Xiaohong Jiang, Minglong Chen, Mingfang Li Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research