Inside EP: Insights From Clinical Decision-Makers for the Industry Professional-Panel Discussion

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Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AFib) is highly effective in improving patient symptoms and quality of life. However, there is still much to be understood about why it works. The panel discusses the thresholds for performing ablation in patients, particularly those who are asymptomatic but have risk factors for stroke. They also emphasize the need for individualized treatment approaches, considering factors such as symptoms, medication preferences, and comorbidities. The use of wearable devices for monitoring and improved mapping technologies are mentioned as ways to better determine the impact of AFib and guide treatment decisions. The panel also highlights the importance of lifestyle modifications and behavior changes, such as weight loss and alcohol abstinence, in managing AFib. The discussion concludes with the suggestion that newer technologies, such as pulse field ablation, have the potential to improve the safety and efficacy of AFib ablation procedures.

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Topics discussed:
The Patient Journey to Ablation: Medical vs Ablation Therapy
Challenges in Ablation
Emerging Tools for Ablation
Preventing that Catastrophic Complication

Keywords

Catheter ablation

atrial fibrillation

patient symptoms

individualized treatment

wearable devices

lifestyle modifications