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Apr 28, 2026

Minimally Invasive Heart Procedure Outperforms Medication for Advanced Atrial Fibrillation in Major International Trial

A major international clinical trial found that a minimally invasive heart procedure may be a better first-line treatment than medication for people with advanced forms of atrial fibrillation, offering improved outcomes for patients with this common heart rhythm disorder.

Apr 28, 2026·1 source
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  • ▪The minimally invasive heart procedure should be considered as a first-line treatment rather than medication for advanced forms of atrial fibrillation.
  • ▪Researchers at the University of British Columbia led a major international clinical trial on atrial fibrillation treatment.
  • ▪Atrial fibrillation is a common and serious heart rhythm disorder that affects more than 50 million people worldwide.

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