Other Considerations for Hybrid Convergent Patient Selection
Recent studies have demonstrated that there are several clinical
characteristics of patients who may benefit from Hybrid Convergent over
AADs or endocardial ablation, absent an indication for a concomitant
surgical ablation or contraindication. These include those with forms of
advanced AF; patients in whom there is a desire to simultaneously manage
the left atrial appendage (LAA)/Ligament of Marshall (LOM); patients who
have failed prior catheter ablation; and others with specific
considerations such as esophageal risk.