Effect of Catheter Ablation vs Medical Therapy on Quality of Life Among Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
Author(s) -
Daniel B. Mark,
Kevin J. Anstrom,
Shubin Sheng,
Jonathan P. Piccini,
Khaula Baloch,
Kristi H. Monahan,
Melanie R. Daniels,
Tristram D. Bahnson,
Jeanne E. Poole,
Yves Rosenberg,
Kerry L. Lee,
Douglas L. Packer
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
jama
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 4.688
H-Index - 680
eISSN - 1538-3598
pISSN - 0098-7484
DOI - 10.1001/jama.2019.0692
Subject(s) - medicine , atrial fibrillation , catheter ablation , sinus rhythm , quality of life (healthcare) , randomized controlled trial , ablation , cardiology , pulmonary vein , pharmacotherapy , stroke (engine) , nursing , mechanical engineering , engineering
Catheter ablation is more effective than drug therapy in restoring sinus rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), but its incremental effect on long-term quality of life (QOL) is uncertain.
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