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The Lead Episode 17: A Discussion of Procedure-Related Complications of Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
Description
In this study, online publication databases were searched for randomized trials that included patients undergoing a first ablation procedure of atrial fibrillation using either radiofrequency or cryoballoon. A total of 1,468 references were retrieved, of which 89 studies met the inclusion criteria, yielding a total of 15,701 patients included in the analysis. The reported overall and severe procedure-related complication rates were 4.51% and 2.44%, respectively. Vascular complications were the most frequent type of complication (1.31%). The next most common complications were pericardial effusion/tamponade (0.78%) and stroke/transient ischemic attack (0.17%). The procedure-related complication rate during the most recent 5-year period of publication was significantly lower than during the earlier 5-year period (3.77% vs 5.31%). The pooled mortality rate was stable over the 2 time periods (0.06% vs 0.05%). There was no significant difference in complication rate according to pattern of AF, ablation modality, or ablation strategies beyond pulmonary vein isolation. The authors conclude that procedure-related complications and mortality rates associated with catheter ablation of AF are low and have declined in the past decade.
Learning Objectives
To understand and evaluate the recently published manuscript, entitled "Procedure-related complications of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation."
Article Authors and Podcast Contributors
Article Authors
Karim Benali, Paul Khairy, Nefissa Hammache, Adrian Petzl, Antoine Da Costa, Atul Verma, Jason G. Andrade, MD, Laurent Macle, MD
Podcast Contributors
William H. Sauer, MD, FHRS, CCDS, of Brigham and Women's Hospital
Bruce A. Koplan, MD, MPH, FHRS, of Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Victor Nauffal, MD, of Brigham and Women's Hospital
Disclosures
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Host Disclosure(s):
W. Sauer:
Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee: Biotronik, Biosense Webster, Inc., Abbott, Boston Scientific; Research (Contracted Grants for PIs Named Investigators Only): Medtronic
Contributor Disclosure(s):
B. Koplan:
Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee: GE Healthcare
V. Nauffal:
No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Staff Disclosu
re(s)
(note: HRS staff are NOT in control of educational content. Disclosures are provided solely for full transparency to the learner):
J. Glenn:
No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
S. Sailor:
No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Summary
Availability:
On-Demand
Cost:
FREE
Credit Offered:
No Credit Offered
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