Atrial fibrillation ablation patients have long-term stroke rates similar to patients without atrial fibrillation regardless of CHADS2 score

Conclusions: In our study populations, AF ablation patients have a significantly lower risk of stroke compared to AF patients who do not undergo ablation independent of baseline stroke risk score.

Source: Heart Rhythm - July 8, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: T. Jared Bunch, Heidi T. May, Tami L. Bair, J. Peter Weiss, Brian G. Crandall, Jeffrey S. Osborn, Charles Mallender, Jeffrey L. Anderson, Brent J. Muhlestein, Donald L. Lappe, John D. Day Tags: Ablation Source Type: research