Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia seen in general practice and is associated with a five-fold increase in the risk of stroke. Strokes related to atrial fibrillation are also more severe, with twice the death rate of non-AF related strokes and...
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Catheter Ablation for Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
This report evaluates the current state of evidence regarding effectiveness and harms of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) with a focus on longer-term outcomes and evidence relevant to the Medicare population. Using predefined criteria, randomized...
Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device With Delivery System: A Health Technology Assessment
Atrial fibrillation is a common heart disease involving electrical disturbances in the atria (the top two chambers) of the heart, which can reduce the heart’s ability to pump blood efficiently. Nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (atrial fibrillation that does not...
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