New Insights into Long‐Term Follow‐Up of Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: Full Disclosure by an Implantable Pacemaker Device

Abstract

Continuous monitoring provided by an implantable device is able to detect significantly more AF episodes than routine FU. ATB is decreased significantly by (repeated) RFA over a very long-term FU. AF may reoccur very late after long-lasting (>1 year) episode-free intervals. A subgroup of patients with drug-aggravated bradycardia in brady-tachy syndrome might be considered for PV isolation rather than pacemaker implantation.