Effect of Catheter Ablation vs Medical Therapy on Quality of Life Among Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

Catheter ablation is more effective than drug therapy in restoring sinus rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), but its incremental effect on long-term quality of life (QOL) is uncertain.To determine whether catheter ablation is more beneficial than conventional drug therapy for improving QOL in patients with AF.An open-label randomized clinical trial of catheter ablation vs drug therapy in 2204 symptomatic patients with AF older than...