Arrhythmias & electrophysiology
Comparison of 30-day readmission and same-day discharge rates in patients undergoing pulsed field vs radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation: A multicenter analysis
Authors' conclusion
Ablation with PFA was associated with a significantly lower 30-day readmission rate, higher SDD rate, and a lower rate of cardiac-related readmissions than RFA. These findings have implications for health care costs, while reinforcing the safety and tolerability of PFA.
Study context
- Population
- Patients undergoing pulsed field ablation (PFA) and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for atrial fibrillation (AF) in 2024
- Participants
- 697 patients
- Exposure
- PFA vs RFA for AF
- PFAn = 352
- RFAn = 345
- Outcome
- 30-day readmission rate
- Follow-up
- 30 days
Methodological details7 hospitals
- 7 hospitals
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
P = 0.002
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Secondary outcomes
Same-day discharge (SDD) rate (secondary) · higher with PFA
P < 0.001
30-day readmission for cardiac- or procedure-related reasons (secondary) · lower with PFA
P = 0.0046
30-day readmission for noncardiac-related reasons · comparable
P = 0.396
Original publication
Comparison of 30-day readmission and same-day discharge rates in patients undergoing pulsed field vs radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation: A multicenter analysis. Heart Rhythm. Published 18 July 2025. doi:10.
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