Meta-analysis of clinical outcomes of electrical cardioversion and catheter ablation in patients with atrial fibrillation and chronic kidney disease.

CONCLUSION: ECV and CA for sinus rhythm restoration/maintenance in AF patients, albeit theoretically promising, seem to be associated with lower efficacy at medium to long-term in patients with CKD. Further studies are needed to better define the role of ECV and CA in CKD.
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Source: Current Pharmaceutical Design - August 28, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Diemberger I, Genovesi S, Massaro G, Reggiani MLB, Frisoni J, Gorlato G, Mauro E, Padeletti M, Vincenti A, Boriani G Tags: Curr Pharm Des Source Type: research