Clinical Implications
Catheter ablation has emerged as an important tool for the management of AF, and the number of AF ablation procedures continues to rise, while complication rates are steadily decreasing.1 To date, there is no recommendation regarding discharge time after a catheter ablation.1 Hence, the majority of centers admit patient for at least an overnight stay. This practice has obvious cost implications. A SDD strategy can alleviate some of the financial strain on healthcare systems, which is of extreme importance in the current climate. The recent COVID-19 pandemic reminds us that patient choice, hospital economics, and hospital resource would support a SDD approach. As the world-wide hospital systems recover, options like SDD should be considered for the physical/mental health of our patients and the strength of our healthcare system. Ultimately, SDD could improve the patient experience and reduce healthcare cost burdens on hospital resources that are already strained to meet the needs of the growing AF patient population.1, 14