Which ablation strategy is the most effective for treating persistent atrial fibrillation? A systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
There is no consensus on the most efficient ablation strategy for patients with persistent atrial fibrillation (PerAF). This study aimed to conduct a systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA) to evaluate the effectiveness of different ablation strategies for PerAF. The primary efficacy outcome was the recurrence of any atrial arrhythmia after a single ablation procedure during the follow-up period. The primary safety outcome of interest was any reported complication related to the procedure.
