Ablate and pace therapy is safe, say researchers
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
A US team has shown that patients suffering from atrial fibrillation (AF) can be treated safely and effectively using a radio-frequency (RF) ablation technique and implantation of a permanent pacemaker. The study provides the first evidence that ablation and pacing does not create any additional risk of mortality in the long-term for patients with AF, said the researchers.