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Do clinical and transesophageal echocardiographic parameters predict the maintenance of sinus rhythm 6 months after cardioversion in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation?
Do clinical and transesophageal echocardiographic parameters predict the maintenance of sinus rhythm 6 months after cardioversion in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation?
Transesophageal echocardiographic parameters, specifically left atrial appendage ejection fraction (LAAEF) < 30%, can independently predict the recurrence of atrial fibrillation 6 months after successful cardioversion.
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LAAEF <30% may help predict AF recurrence after cardioversion; leaves open whether TEE parameters should guide clinical decisions.
Ökçün et al. (2002) studied this question.
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