Wang 2008.
Methods | Computer‐generated randomisation | |
Participants | 106 drug‐refractory paroxysmal AF patients aged 66 +/‐8.8 years were enrolled. 54 patients were assigned to CPVI group, and 52 to CPVI + SVCI group. Age: 66.6+/‐8.8 years in CPVI group, and 65.4+/‐8.9 years in CPVI+SVCI group. % of male: 28/54 (52%) in CPVI group, and 30/52 (58%) in CPVI+SVCI group. Follow‐up: 12 months. Location: Shanghai, China. |
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Interventions | CPVI plus SVCI compared with CPVI. | |
Outcomes | AF‐free survival, recurrence of AT, complications. | |
Notes | SVCI: superior vena cava isolation. | |
Risk of bias | ||
Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
Random sequence generation (selection bias) | Low risk | Computer‐generated randomisation. |
Allocation concealment (selection bias) | Low risk | A‐Yes. Sequence was generated by computer, which was better in allocation concealment. |
Blinding | High risk | Blinding was not reported. |
Incomplete outcome data addressed | High risk | There were no patients withdrawn or lost to follow up. |
Adequate sequence generation | Low risk | Sequence was generated by computer program |