Post-ablation Alcohol Impacts Arrhythmia Recurrence, Quality of Life and Cognition in AF

Sex: All

Ages: 18 Years – 85 Years

Healthy volunteers: No

Phase: NA

Enrollment: 184

Sponsor: Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Research Foundation

Location: Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center Austin Texas

Summary

Earlier studies have shown a dose-dependent relationship between alcohol intake and incident atrial fibrillation (AF) as well as a causal link with several risk factors for AF such as hypertension, obesity and sleep apnea. However, the effect of drinking (alcohol) on post-ablation outcome such as arrhythmia recurrence, quality of life (QoL) and cognitive function in AF patients is unclear. Therefore, we aim to find the answer for a very frequently asked question, "is it safe to continue drinking alcohol (at the pre-ablation level) following catheter ablation OR should the intake be reduced for better outcome?", in this randomized trial.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * AF patients that regularly consume \>5 alcoholic drink (\*12 g of pure alcohol/drink)/week * Paroxysmal or persistent AF * First catheter ablation History of alcohol-induced arrhythmia * Willing to sign the written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Binge drinkers (alcohol dependence) * Non-drinkers * LVEF \

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