AF ablation still has a role
In this study, Prash Sanders and Rajeev Pathek and others showed that lifestyle measures before and after the an ablation procedure increases the odds of success 5-fold.
Given the modest success rates, costs, and risks of AF ablation, it’s imperative to improve the odds of the procedure.
JMM
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AF Ablation Update – 2016
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