Question

A 60-year-old with paroxysmal AF and symptomatic despite beta-blocker prefers nonpharmacologic rhythm control. What strategy has a Class I recommendation in selected symptomatic patients?

Accepted Answer

Catheter ablation as first-line rhythm control in selected patients

Answer

AV node ablation with pacemaker

Answer

Surgical maze as first-line

Answer

Rate control only

Answer

Aspirin for stroke prevention

Practice question

A 60-year-old with paroxysmal AF and symptomatic despite beta-blocker prefers nonpharmacologic rhythm control. What strategy has a Class I recommendation in selected symptomatic patients?