Abstract:Introduction
Young patients (p) with atrial fibrillation (AF) tend to be more symptomatic and more reluctant to take long-term antiarrhythmic drugs. However, AF ablation (especially when persistent) is often used as second-line treatment regardless of age.
Purpose
The aim is to compare clinical outcome and safety of catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation in young adults in comparison to older adults. Secondary endpoints wer… Show more
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