RCT | Augmented ablation fails to outperform standard ablation in paroxysmal AF patients

Standard vs Augmented Ablation of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation for Reduction of Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence: The AWARE Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Cardiology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: Augmented Ablation Adds No Benefit in Prevention of Recurrent Atrial Arrhythmia – HCP Live

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The AWARE Trial tested an augmented WACA in pts with paroxysmal AF. A high single procedure freedom from AF was noted without an improvement compared to single WACA. There might be a “ceiling effect” to catheter ablation in patients with paroxysmal AF. https://t.co/2ihyHwHlTA pic.twitter.com/waSbp0QF1a

— JAMA Cardiology (@JAMACardio) March 22, 2023