Does the duration of atrial fibrillation before cardioversion affect the recovery of left atrial mechanical function?
The duration of atrial fibrillation prior to cardioversion is an important determinant of the recovery of left atrial mechanical function and early hemodynamic benefit.
Recovery of left atrial mechanical function is related to the duration of atrial fibrillation before cardioversion. These findings have important implications for assessing the early hemodynamic benefit of successful cardioversion.
Manning et al. (Wed,) studied this question.