Journal article
National heart foundation of Australia consensus statement on catheter ablation as a therapy for atrial fibrillation
JM Kalman, P Sanders, DB Brieger, A Aggarwal, NA Zwar, J Tatoulis, AE Tay, A Wilson, MG Branagan
Medical Journal of Australia | AUSTRALASIAN MED PUBL CO LTD | Published : 2013
DOI: 10.5694/mja12.10929
Abstract
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is estimated to affect 1%-2% of the population. It is increasing in prevalence and is associated with excess mortality, considerable morbidity and hospitalisations. AF is responsible for a significant and growing societal financial burden. • Catheter ablation is an increasingly used therapeutic strategy for the management of AF; however, some confusion exists among those caring for patients with this condition about the role and optimal use of ablative treatments for AF. • Our aim in this consensus statement is to provide recommendations on the use of primary catheter ablation for AF in Australia, on the basis of current evidence. • Our consensus is that the primary ..
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Funding Acknowledgements
Funding and coordination was provided by the National Heart Foundation of Australia. Expert members contributed to the technical content on an honorary basis. Prashanthan Sanders is funded by the National Heart Foundation of Australia. The CSANZ was consulted in the development of this document and has endorsed the content.Nick Zwar was the chief investigator in an NHMRC project grant, examining stroke prevention in patients with AF. A grant was paid to his institution by the NHMRC. New therapies for treating AF were not being used in this project.