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Key PointsQuestionWhat is the effect of catheter ablation, compared with medical therapy, on quality of life in patients with symptomatic atrial fibrillation? FindingsIn this randomized trial of 2204 patients with atrial fibrillation, catheter ablation, compared with conventional medical therapy, significantly improved quality of life at 1 year as measured by the Atrial Fibrillation Effect on Quality of Life score (mean between-group difference, 5.2 points; patient-level clinically important difference, ≥5 points) and the Mayo AF-Specific Symptom Inventory frequency score (mean between-group difference, −1.7 points; patient-level clinically important difference, ≤−1.6 points) and severity score (mean between-group difference, −1.5 points; patient-level clinically important difference, ≤−1.3 points). MeaningIn patients with symptomatic atrial fibrillation, catheter ablation, compared with medical therapy, led to clinically important and significant improvements in quality of life at 12 months.
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Published: Apr 2, 2019
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