Patient-reported and clinical outcomes after first-time atrial fibrillation ablation in older patients: a real-world retrospective single-center study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Patient-reported and clinical outcomes after first-time atrial fibrillation ablation in older patients: a real-world retrospective single-center study

  • By

  • Pernille Borch

  • Ole-Gunnar Anfinsen

  • Finn Hegbom

  • Knut Sevre

  • Torbjørn Holm

  • Trine Synnøve Fink

  • Lars Andreas Dejgaard

  • Erik Kongsgård

  • Mathis Korseberg Stokke

  • Erik Lyseggen

  • July 8, 2026

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    Older patients are underrepresented in studies of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation, with limited patient-reported outcome measures available.

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    The study included 344 patients, with 132 aged ≥70 years and 212 aged 60–65 years, assessing outcomes after first-time catheter ablation.

  • 3

    Both age groups reported significant symptom relief one year post-ablation, with the younger group showing a greater absolute reduction in symptoms.

  • 4

    Complication rates were similar between the two age groups, but older patients reported a higher recurrence rate of atrial fibrillation.

  • 5

    The findings emphasize the importance of incorporating patient-reported outcome measures alongside traditional clinical outcomes in older patients.

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Patient-reported and clinical outcomes after first-time atrial fibrillation ablation in older patients: a real-world retrospective single-center study

  • by Pernille Borch, Ole-Gunnar Anfinsen, Finn Hegbom, Knut Sevre, Torbjørn Holm, Trine Synnøve Fink, Lars Andreas Dejgaard, Erik Kongsgård, Mathis Korseberg Stokke, Erik Lyseggen

  • July 8, 2026

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