Benefits of early mobilization after atrial fibrillation ablation in geriatrics over 75 years old: A retrospective comparative study

Introduction: Despite early mobilization has been proposed as an effective intervention to improve prognosis of patients in intensive care unit and other clinical settings, the benefits of it in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing catheter ablation is still unknow.

Method: 273 geriatric patients with atrial fibrillation underwent catheter ablation in our center were included in this retrospective cohort study, with 137 in early mobilization group and 136 in routine care group.

Result: After in-hospital observation and 90-day follow-up, we found though patients undergoing early mobilization didn't suffer more post-procedural complications, early mobilization didn't either shorten or extend the length of hospital stay. The average score of EQ-5D visual analogue scale and EHRA symptom scale were significantly improved and less unscheduled outpatient visits were recorded in early mobilization group during 90-day follow-up.

Conclusion: Early mobilization could be a safe and favorable intervention for patients underwent catheter ablation.