AF Ablation is Overused in the US

Conclusion: AF ablation can be useful for highly selected and thoroughly educated patients. (Adverbs in that sentence used intentionally.) I feel confident that I have helped people with this procedure–even when it takes multiple procedures. I do AF ablation every week. But I do it with careful vetting, lots of patient education and an unease that history may kick me in the butt. Cardiology leadership had better wake up. I see us heading in the same direction we went with stents and ICDs. Thus far, our attempts at policing ourselves look dubious. Soon others will police for us. JMM Related posts: AF ablation still has a role Are women with AF being under-treated with ablation? Should AF ablation require approval from a heart team?
Source: Dr John M - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: blogs