ESC Congress 2026 Abstract
Heart procedure linked to fewer strokes and deaths at 80 and older
Between 90 days and one year after ablation, stroke rates were 3.86% versus 7.30% in controls; death rates were 2.97% versus 8.05%.Between 90 days and one year after ablation, stroke rates were 3.86% versus 7.30% in controls; death rates were 2.97% versus 8.05%.
Cohort studyInterventions
Who was studiedOctogenarians with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, 1 year
What changedBetween 90 days and one year, stroke rates were 3.86% after ablation versus 7.30% in controls
The catchMain stroke and death comparisons omitted the first 90 days after ablation