Regional variation in the use of catheter ablation for patients with arrhythmia in Japan.

Published in: Journal of arrhythmia (2020)

A wide regional variation was observed in the use of CA for patients with arrhythmia in Japan. Further research is needed to generate evidence of CA for decision-making as a treatment option and to appropriately deploy this health service regardless of where patients live.

Keyphrases

catheter ablation
atrial fibrillation
end stage renal disease
decision making
left atrial
ejection fraction
left atrial appendage
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes
left ventricular
mitral valve
combination therapy
smoking cessation