Cost Comparison of Radiofrequency Modification and Ablation of the Atrioventricular Junction in Patients With Chronic Atrial Fibrillation

Abstract

The initial charges generated by AV node modification are significantly lower than for AV node ablation in patients with chronic atrial fibrillation. Even when adjusted for higher failure and recurrence rates, the modification procedure retains a major cost advantage over ablation during long-term follow-up.