A bimonthly publication part of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology portfolio of journals connected with ABC Cardiol publishing national and international scientific production in the field of cardiovascular sciences.
ISSN 2359-4802
eISSN 2359-5647
Carlos Volponi Lovatto
, Vinicius Louback Baldon
, Júlia Henriques
, Fabrício Vassallo
, Eduardo Serpa
, [...]
Carlos Volponi Lovatto
, Vinicius Louback Baldon
, Júlia Henriques
, Fabrício Vassallo
, Eduardo Serpa
, [...]
Abstract Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most frequent arrhythmia, and its prevalence increases with age. The management of AF in the elderly is challenging, as it is normally associated with comorbidities and frailty. AF catheter ablation (CA) is a safe and superior alternative to antiarrhythmic drugs (AADs) for the maintenance of sinus rhythm. Objectives To evaluate the rate of complications associated with CA for AF across different age groups. Methods A retrospective analysis of 219 patients who underwent CA […]
Keywords: Atrial Fibrilation; Elderly; Catheter Ablation/complications; Comorbidities; Anticoagulants; Echocardiography, Transesophageal/methods