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Do risk scores and clinical predictors accurately predict atrial fibrillation recurrence in patients undergoing elective electrical cardioversion?
Do risk scores and clinical predictors accurately predict atrial fibrillation recurrence in patients undergoing elective electrical cardioversion?
Clinical factors such as previous cardioversion and difficulty restoring sinus rhythm are independent predictors of AF recurrence after elective electrical cardioversion, whereas standard risk scores offer only modest predictive value.
Modest risk score performance cautions against routine use for recurrence prediction; extends understanding of clinical predictors but needs prospective validation.
Risk scores analyzed showed a modest value predicting AF recurrence after ECV. Previous ECV, and greater difficulty in restoring SR were independent predictors of recurrence.
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