Concise guidelines of the European Cardiac Arrhythmias Society (ECAS) on "catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation": A prepublication of the methods in preparation of the final guidelines document.

The article focuses on providing concise guidelines for catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF). It aims to enhance the rigor and transparency of guideline development while addressing the limitations of existing recommendations. It aims to streamline clinical decision-making by presenting clear criteria for recommending catheter ablation techniques and strategies, supported by high-quality evidence from randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews.