Is there still a role for additional linear ablation in addition to pulmonary vein isolation in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation? An Updated Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

International Journal of Cardiology
Xiaoliang HuAnli Tang

Abstract

The benefits and risks of additional left atrium (LA) linear ablation in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) remain unclear. Randomized controlled trials were identified in the PubMed, Web of Science, Embase and Cochrane databases, and the relevant papers were examined. Pooled relative risks (RR) and 95% confidence interval (95% CI) were estimated using random effects models. The primary endpoint was the maintenance of sinus rhythm after a single ablation. Nine randomized controlled trials involving 1138 patients were included in this analysis. Additional LA linear ablation did not improve the maintenance of the sinus rhythm following a single procedure (RR, 1.03; 95% CI, 0.93-1.13; P=0.60). A subgroup analysis demonstrated that all methods of additional linear ablation failed to improve the outcome. Additional linear ablation significantly increased the mean procedural time (166.53±67.7 vs. 139.57±62.44min, P<0.001), the mean fluoroscopy time (54.56±38.7 vs. 44.32±31.6min, P<0.001) and the mean radiofrequency (RF) energy application time (78.94±28.39 vs. 59.74±22.38min, P<0.001). No statistically significant differences in the rates of complications were noted (RR, 0.57; 95% CI, 0.27-1.19; P=0.13). Additional LA ...Continue Reading

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