A meta-analysis of these trials confirmed the efficacy of ablation in reducing the burden of recurrent atrial arrhythmias as a second-line therapy, with a 63% reduction in the risk of recurrence compared to drug therapy (risk ratio 0.37; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.29–0.48; P < . 00001).
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Although most arrhythmia recurrences typically occur in the first 6 months to 1 year after ablation ,5–7 AF recurrences, after initially achieving long-term success, have been reported.
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