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Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation in Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: AF and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) frequently coexist. Catheter ablation is an increasingly utilised treatment strategy for patients with AF and can be safely performed and is effective in achieving sinus rhythm for patients with HFrEF. Successful ablation may result in improved LV function, clinical heart failure status, quality of life and possibly even mortality. This review summarises the literature analysing efficacy, safety and outcomes of AF ablation for patients with HFrEF.

Source: Cardiac failure review

DOI: 10.15420/cfr.2018:3:1

Authors: Jackson J Liang, David J Callans

Institutions: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania

Language: English

Topic: Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,146