The Effect of Short Term Amiodarone Treatment After Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the overall effectiveness of short-time anti-arrhythmic drug treatment with amiodarone (to control heart rhythm) to prevent short-and long-term atrial fibrillation following an ablation procedure for atrial fibrillation.

Timeline

Start

2009-01

Primary completion

2014-01

Completion

2014-01

Publications

• Olsen FJ, Darkner S, Chen X, Pehrson S, Johannessen A, Hansen J, Svendsen JH, Biering-Sorensen T. Effect of Amiodarone after Catheter Ablation According to Left Atrial Structure and Function: The AMIO-CAT Trial. Am J Cardiol. 2026 Jan 15;259:63-70. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2025.09.017. Epub 2025 Sep 24.

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