Bayesian Network Meta-Analysis Comparing Cryoablation, Radiofrequency Ablation, and Anti-arrhythmic Drugs as Initial Therapies for Atrial Fibrillation.

Mahmoud Elsayed Omar M AbdelfattahAhmed SayedRohan Madhu PrasadAmr F BarakatIslam Y ElgendyJason AndradeThomas Jared BunchAmit ThosaniWalid I SalibaOussama M WazniAyman A Hussein

Published in: Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology (2021)

Cryoablation and RFA are both effective and safe first line therapies for AF compared to AADs, with RFA being the most effective at reducing recurrences. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Keyphrases

oral anticoagulants
radiofrequency ablation
atrial fibrillation
systematic review
left atrial
catheter ablation
left atrial appendage
direct oral anticoagulants
heart failure
percutaneous coronary intervention
meta analyses
randomized controlled trial
coronary artery disease