Why the study?
Does extensive left atrial ablation exacerbate left atrial stiffness and dyspnea?
Does extensive left atrial ablation exacerbate left atrial stiffness and dyspnea?
Extensive left atrial ablation may worsen left atrial stiffness, which could explain persistent dyspnea in patients even after successful restoration of sinus rhythm.
May warrant limiting ablation extent to preserve function; leaves open causal confirmation in prospective trials.
Extensive LA ablation was associated with a worsening of LA stiffness. This might explain dyspnea despite the successful restoration of sinus rhythm.
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