Left Atrial Appendage Isolation in Patients  With Longstanding Persistent AF Undergoing Catheter Ablation BELIEF Trial

ConclusionsThis randomized study showed that both after a single procedure and after redo procedures in patients with LSPAF, empirical electrical isolation of the LAA improved long-term freedom from atrial arrhythmias without increasing complications. (Effect of Empirical Left Atrial Appendage Isolation on Long-term Procedure Outcome in Patients With Persistent or Longstanding Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Undergoing Catheter Ablation [BELIEF]; NCT01362738)

Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology - October 25, 2016 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research