Impact of Recurrence‐to‐Repeat Ablation Time on Long‐Term Efficacy and Safety of Patients With Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: Time Matters
Our study suggests that early repeat ablation might be advantageous in managing AF, extending arrhythmia-free intervals, and potentially preventing progression to more persistent arrhythmic forms. Given AF's progressive nature, these results advocate for early intervention strategies aimed at minimizing adverse atrial remodeling and enhancing quality of life for patients.
Authors
- Yuen Hoong Phang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1475-154X)
- Shih‐Lin Chang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0545-2156)
- Yu‐Feng Hu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5715-2070)
- Yenn‐Jiang Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8395-1052)
- Shih‐Ann Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6026-353X)
- Chin‐Yu Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3282-7523)
- Ting‐Yung Chang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2612-0057)
- Ling Kuo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8604-6151)
- Chih‐Min Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7235-273X)
- Li‐Wei Lo
Institutions
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (TW)
- National Chung Hsing University (TW)
- China Medical University (TW)
- National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Science (TW)
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital (TW)
- Taichung Veterans General Hospital (TW)
- China Medical University Hospital (TW)
- Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah (MY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology
- Published
- 2025-05-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jce.16742
- Primary Topic
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- University System of Taiwan
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital