Long-Term Clinical Outcomes of Catheter Ablation in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences 2026 Open access

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Authors: Acácio Fernandes Cardoso, Fernanda Cristina Poscai Ribeiro, Luiz Cláudio Behrmann Martins, Glaucylara Reis Geovanini, Cynthia Aparecida da Silva Rocha, Nemer Luiz Pichara, Áleff Mascarenhas da Silva
DOI: 10.36660/ijcs.20250089
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Abstract

Background: Patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) are at increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AF). However, the benefits of catheter ablation (CA) for reducing adverse clinical outcomes in this population are not well established. Objective: To assess the long-term impact of CA on clinical outcomes in patients with HCM and AF through a systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods: Controlled studies of patients with HCM and AF undergoing CA were identified through PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, LILACS, and Cochrane. Meta-analysis employed a random-effects [...]

Fields of Study & Subjects

Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies

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Journal / source
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences
Volume
39
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN