Inside EP: Insights From Clinical Decision-Makers for the Industry Professional-Case: Heart Failure

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In this video, a patient with heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) is discussed. The patient had previously tried defedolide for AFib control but experienced recurrences and decompensation. The panel of experts deliberated on the best approach for treating the patient. The options considered were: 1) Snipping the AV node with an ablation and upgrading the device with cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). 2) Rate control with medication. 3) Trying amiodarone instead of defedolide. The panel ultimately decided to pursue catheter ablation to reestablish sinus rhythm, with some considering additional lines or interventions depending on the patient's individual factors.

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Jagmeet P. Singh, MD, PhD, FHRS, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

Keywords

heart failure

atrial fibrillation

ablation

medication

catheter ablation