Impact of catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation on reduction of the risks of dementia and hospitalization

The worldwide epidemic of atrial fibrillation (AF) has revealed that AF affects both elderly and younger population, and AF has significant impact on mortality and morbidities. To confound further, other conditions like diabetes, hypertension and heart failure (HF) often co-exist with AF. Thus, AF poses many perplexing clinical challenges. There is no consensus regarding optimal treatment, for example, rhythm versus rate control, drugs versus non-pharmacological options, and the impact of therapies on the risks of future events.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research