Pedro Carmo, Dinis Mesquita, Nuno Cabanelas, Ana Rita Marinheiro, Sílvia Nunes, Duarte Chambel, Francisco Moscoso Costa, Victor Sanfins, Leonor Parreira
INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia, with significant burden for patients. Catheter ablation is safe and superior for symptom improvement. The purpose of this work was to assess how clinical practice compares with current scientific evidence and quality indicators for AF ablation. METHODS: The Portuguese Association of Arrhythmology, Pacing and Electrophysiology conducted a prospective registry among Portuguese centers to assess clinical practice regarding management of patients referred for ablation and the methodology used in the procedures and related outcomes...
December 18, 2023: Portuguese Journal of Cardiology: An Official Journal of the Portuguese Society of Cardiology