Publications by authors named "Sevda Bairamova"
Introduction: The aim of this prospective randomized study was to compare the efficacy and safety of catheter ablation (CA) versus surgical ablation (SA) in the treatment of paroxysmal and persistent AF after failed initial pulmonary vein isolation procedure.
Methods And Results: Patients with a history of symptomatic AF after a previous failed first ablation procedure were eligible for this study. Patients were randomized to CA (n = 32) or SA (n = 32) redo ablation.
Article Synopsis
- The study compared the effectiveness of early reablation versus antiarrhythmic drug (AAD) therapy in patients with prior failed pulmonary vein isolation for treating paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF).
- Out of 154 patients with symptomatic AF recurrences, those who underwent reablation showed significantly better outcomes, with only 25% experiencing AF progression compared to 79% in the AAD group.
- At the end of the follow-up period, a much higher percentage of patients in the reablation group were free of AF or atrial tachycardia (58% vs. 12%), indicating that reablation is a more effective treatment option.
Aim: Catheter ablation of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) is associated with an important risk of early and late recurrence, necessitating repeat ablation procedures. The aim of this prospective randomized patient-blind study was to compare the efficacy and safety of cryoballoon (Cryo) versus radiofrequency (RF) ablation of PAF after failed initial RF ablation procedure.
Methods: Patients with a history of symptomatic PAF after a previous failed first RF ablation procedure were eligible for this study.
Background: Recurrences are common within the first months following atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation. However, prior studies using only intermittent ECG recording have not shown a powerful correlation with ultimate response.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to use continuous AF monitoring with an implanted monitor to assess the AF burden measured continuously during the first months postablation and the relationship to subsequent AF recurrences.