Comparison of Antiarrhythmic Drug Therapy and Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation in Patients With Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

Key Points

• The aim is to compare the effectiveness of antiarrhythmic drug therapy versus radiofrequency catheter ablation in treating paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
• Randomized trial design registered under NCT00116428
• Comparative analysis of two treatment modalities: medication versus catheter ablation
• Assessment of treatment outcomes in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation patients.
• The study indicates a greater efficacy of catheter ablation in reducing atrial fibrillation episodes compared to drug therapy.
• Patient quality of life improved significantly more in the ablation group than in the medication group.

Abstract