SAN DIEGO — Same-day discharge after ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) is an appropriate strategy for saving costs if performed with strict selection criteria and protocols, according to a recently issued joint statement from the American College of Cardiology and the Heart Rhythm Society. Same-day discharge has long been indicated for catheter ablations to abort … Read more
TOPLINE: The combination of remimazolam and ketamine for deep analgosedation during pulsed-field ablation for atrial fibrillation was associated with fewer adverse events than propofol-based methods, with the regimen significantly reducing hypoxemia and hypotension. METHODOLOGY: Czech researchers conducted a prospective randomized controlled trial involving 127 patients (mean age, 62.9 years; 35.1% women) with an indication for … Read more
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TOPLINE: Aggressive ablation provided more favorable outcomes at 12 months than regular ablation in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation (AF). Patients undergoing aggressive ablation also had enhanced AF and atrial tachycardia (AT)–free survival. METHODOLOGY: Previous studies suggest using aggressive ablation for persistent AF, but real-world evidence with the approach is lacking. Researchers conducted a retrospective … Read more
TOPLINE: The occurrence of acute brain lesions was lower with a transseptal puncture than with a conventional retrograde aortic approach in patients undergoing left ventricular catheter ablation, with no significant difference in the safety or efficacy profile between both approaches. METHODOLOGY: Previous studies suggested that catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation results in new brain lesions … Read more
Please note that the text below is not a full transcript and has not been copyedited. For more insight and commentary on these stories, subscribe to the This Week in Cardiology podcast, download the Medscape app or subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast provider. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. … Read more