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Association of Catheter Ablation and Reduced Incidence of Dementia among Patients with Atrial Fibrillation during Long-Term Follow-Up: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.

Andrea SagliettoAndrea BallatoreHenri XhakupiGaetano Maria De FerrariMatteo Anselmino
Published in: Journal of cardiovascular development and disease (2022)
AFCA is associated with a nearly 50% reduction in dementia occurrence during a median 4.5-year follow-up. Future randomized clinical trials are needed to reinforce these findings.
Keyphrases
  • catheter ablation
  • mild cognitive impairment
  • atrial fibrillation
  • cognitive impairment
  • left atrial
  • left atrial appendage
  • risk assessment
  • risk factors
  • current status
  • heart failure
  • clinical trial