Effect of Outcome Measures on the Apparent Efficacy of Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: Why “Success” is an Inappropriate Term

Different endpoint criteria, different durations of follow up and the completeness of follow-up can dramatically affect the perceived benefits of atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation.

Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - March 13, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Nicholas Jackson, Ehsan Mahmoodi, Jim Leitch, Malcolm Barlow, Allan Davies, Nicholas Collins, Lucy Leigh, Christopher Oldmeadow, Andrew Boyle Tags: Original Article Source Type: research