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3 articles in Cardiology
Ablation vs Medication for AFib: Which Is Better?
Plain-language comparison of catheter ablation and antiarrhythmic medication for atrial fibrillation, grounded in the CABANA trial and landmark electrophysiology research.
Douglas Packer, M.D. · Hugh Calkins, M.D. · Edward Gerstenfeld, MD
Catheter Ablation vs Open-Heart Surgery for AFib
Plain-language comparison of catheter ablation and surgical maze for atrial fibrillation, grounded in peer-reviewed research from leading electrophysiologists.
Hugh Calkins, M.D. · Edward Gerstenfeld, MD · Douglas Packer, M.D.
RF Ablation vs Cryoablation for AFib: Key Differences
Plain-language comparison of radiofrequency ablation, cryoablation, and pulsed field ablation for atrial fibrillation, grounded in landmark electrophysiology trials.
Douglas Packer, M.D. · Edward Gerstenfeld, MD · Hugh Calkins, M.D.