The Beat Webinar Series - Episode 2 - Role of AF Ablation in Patients with HFrEF-Episode 2: Role of AF Ablation in Patients with HF rEF

Episode 2: Role of AF Ablation in Patients with HF rEF

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In this webinar, Dr. Emile Daoud discusses the role of atrial fibrillation (AFib) ablation in patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction. He explains that there is a strong adverse relationship between AFib and heart failure, with each condition exacerbating the other. Current treatment options for AFib, including antiarrhythmic drugs, do not significantly improve outcomes in patients with heart failure. On the other hand, studies have shown that AFib ablation can result in significant improvements in ejection fraction, exercise capacity, quality of life, and mortality in these patients. While there may be concerns about the complexity and success rates of AFib ablation in heart failure patients, the evidence suggests that it is a feasible and effective treatment option. Dr. Daoud recommends that patients with heart failure and recurrent AFib should be offered AFib ablation as it can lead to substantial benefits in outcomes and functionality.

Keywords

webinar

atrial fibrillation

AFib ablation

heart failure

reduced ejection fraction

treatment options