When Atrial Fibrillation Co-Exists with Coronary Artery Disease in Patients with Prior Coronary Intervention - Does Ablation Benefit?

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) can be associated with an increased risk of developing coronary artery disease (CAD) due to mechanisms of inflammation, endothelial dysfunction and adverse atrial remodelling. It is unclear if adverse coronary events can be further reduced after successful catheter ablation of AF. We hypothesise that AF ablation and sinus maintenance could reduce future adverse cardiac events in patients with underlying CAD.