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Mortality Risks Associated with Elective Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Procedures in Japan

  • By

  • Koichi Inoue

  • Koshiro Kanaoka

  • Yasunori Ueda

  • Haruhiko Abe

  • Kuniyasu Ikeoka

  • Tsuyoshi Mishima

  • Tatsuhisa Ozaki

  • Takuya Ohashi

  • Satoshi Osaki

  • Yoko Sumita

  • Yoshitaka Iwanaga

  • Yasushi Matsumura

  • Yasushi Sakata

  • August 29, 2026

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    Elective atrial fibrillation ablation is a widely used procedure aimed at improving quality of life through symptom relief.

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    Mortality estimates for AF ablation vary significantly, ranging from 0.05% in high-quality centers to 0.46% in broader administrative data.

  • 3

    The Japanese Registry of All Cardiac and Vascular Disease provides a reliable dataset for assessing periprocedural mortality in AF ablation.

  • 4

    The study focuses on elective AF ablation, excluding emergency cases to ensure accurate assessment of procedural safety.

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    Outcomes measured include in-hospital mortality, 30-day readmission rates, and major complications related to the procedure.

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Periprocedural Mortality Risk After Elective Atrial Fibrillation Ablation in Japan

  • by Koichi Inoue, Koshiro Kanaoka, Yasunori Ueda, Haruhiko Abe, Kuniyasu Ikeoka, Tsuyoshi Mishima, Tatsuhisa Ozaki, Takuya Ohashi, Satoshi Osaki, Yoko Sumita, Yoshitaka Iwanaga, Yasushi Matsumura, Yasushi Sakata

  • August 29, 2026

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