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Heart rhythm O2 · Feb 2021

Catheter ablation and healthcare utilization and cost among patients with paroxysmal versus persistent atrial fibrillation.

Ablation reduces atrial fibrillation (AF) burden and improves health-related quality of life. The relationship between ablation, healthcare utilization, and AF type (paroxysmal AF [PAF] vs persistent AF [PsAF]) remains unclear. ⋯ Significant reductions in healthcare utilization and costs were observed among PAF and PsAF patients undergoing ablation. These data suggest a strategy of earlier ablation may reduce long-term healthcare utilization and costs.

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