Healthcare Utilization and Costs Reduction after RadiofrequencyAblation For Atrial Fibrillation in the Brazilian Private HealthcareSystem

摘要

BackgroundAtrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia worldwide, with significantly associated hospitalizations. Considering its growing incidence, the AF related economic burden to healthcare systems is increasing. Healthcare expenditures might be substantially reduced after AF radiofrequency ablation (AFRA).