Abstract:Purpose We aim to describe the long-term safety and efficacy of catheter ablation (CA) in young patients (<30 years) with atrial fibrillation (AF). Methods This was a retrospective study of patients aged 18-30 who underwent CA for AF, and clinical characteristics and longterm outcomes are reported. Survival analyses were performed between the study group and a propensity-matched older cohort (>30 years, mean age: 58±10 years). Results From January 2000 to January 2019, a 1st CA (radiofrequency energy n=72, cry… Show more
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