Improvement in the quality of life of patients with persistent or long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation after hybrid ablation

Background Hybrid ablation (i.e., a combination of a thoracoscopic surgical ablation followed by a catheter ablation) is a treatment option for patients with non-paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF). Despite its promising efficacy, it is a surgical procedure with a relatively high risk of complications that could affect the quality of life (QoL) of patients, even when sinus rhythm is restored.