Catheter ablation versus medical therapy for atrial fibrillation: Penny-wise Pound-foolish

J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2022 Feb;33(2):176-177. doi: 10.1111/jce.15316. Epub 2021 Dec 14.

Abstract

Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation has emerged as a mainstay for the management of atrial fibrillation. It has been shown to be clinically effective and cost-effective in multiple trials.

Keywords: United Kingdom; antiarrhythmic drugs; atrial fibrillation; catheter ablation; cost-effectiveness.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / therapeutic use
  • Atrial Fibrillation* / diagnosis
  • Atrial Fibrillation* / surgery
  • Catheter Ablation* / adverse effects
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Humans

Substances

  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents