Catheter ablation of AF has a reported worldwide mortality of 1:1000 procedures. This is significant for the treatment of a condition that can be controlled by drug therapy and for a procedure that is undertaken in a predominantly healthy population for symptom control and improved quality of life.
On a pretax basis, employees can't contribute above certain limits. In 2015, for instance, the limit is $18,000; those 50 and older can make additional catch-up contributions of $6,000. This money is not counted toward income, and all gains are tax-deferred.The limits are the same for Roth 401(k)s, though the contributions do count toward income and all gains are tax-free.But employees can sock away a lot more retirement cash if their company plan offers an after-tax option in a traditional 401(k). People who made after-tax contributions to their traditional 401(k) plans throughout the 1980s and 1990s, before the advent of the Roth IRA and Roth 401(k). 2  People who want to build up a Roth IRA with the goal of passing it on to heirs.
Most people who donât have access to a 401(k) account at work can still contribute to an IRA, but the contribution limits are much lower. While workers can defer taxes on up to $17,500 using a 401(k) ($23,000 for those age 50 and older), they can only defer taxes on $5,500 using an IRA ($6,500 at age 50 or older).Thereâs also no match with IRA accounts or other types of employer contributions. Workers who earn more than the income limits.or Roth IRAs, the AGI phaseout range is $114,000 to $129,000 for singles and heads of household and $181,000 to $191,000 for married couples, but those who earn more may still be able to convert traditional IRA assets to a Roth.