A procedure to treat the irregular heart rhythm condition known as atrial fibrillation (a-fib) works just as well for women as it does for men, new research shows. The technology, called pulsed field ablation (PFA), can be used to restore a regular heartbeat. 'These results...
A procedure to treat the irregular heart rhythm condition known as atrial fibrillation works just as well for women as it does for men, new research shows.“These results are important, as women are underrepresented in prior ablation studies and the results have been mixed with regards to both safety and effectiveness using conventional ablation strategies such as radiofrequency or cryoablation,” said study first author Dr.
These treatments are associated with an increased risk of potential complications, including damage to the esophagus, pulmonary vein stenosis and injury of the phrenic nerve, which is important for breathing. Researchers did a retrospective analysis of more than 1,500 patients from a multinational registry from 24 European centers. It included a-fib patients who underwent their first-ever PFA between March 2021 and May 2022, after the device received regulatory approval in Europe.
In the end, the team found no significant difference in recurring a-fib in men compared to women. About 79% of men and 76% of women did not have recurring a-fib after PFA.
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