Why the study?
Does left atrial mechanical activity recover within 3 months after electrical cardioversion in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation?
Does left atrial mechanical activity recover within 3 months after electrical cardioversion in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation?
Almost half of patients with persistent AF who achieve sinus rhythm post-cardioversion fail to recover left atrial mechanical function at 3 months, suggesting a potentially ongoing thromboembolic risk.
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May indicate persistent thromboembolic risk post-ECV; leaves open whether LA mechanics should guide anticoagulation duration in persistent AF.
Vincenti et al. (2019) studied this question.
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