Key result
Contrast-enhanced cardiac MRI assesses left atrial fibrosis to predict AF recurrence after catheter ablation.
Why the study?
Despite improvements in catheter ablation for AF, the incidence of recurrent AF remains high, prompting evaluation of contrast-enhanced cardiac magnetic resonance imaging to improve intervention effectiveness.
Does contrast-enhanced cardiac MRI improve the effectiveness of interventional treatment for atrial fibrillation?
Does contrast-enhanced cardiac MRI improve the effectiveness of interventional treatment for atrial fibrillation?
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Contrast-enhanced cardiac MRI is a promising tool for assessing left atrial fibrosis to predict ablation success and guide treatment strategy in atrial fibrillation.
Catheter ablation is presently the main method for interventional treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF). Despite improvements of the method and accumulation of personnel's experience, incidence of recurrent AF following catheter interventions remains high. This review addresses a possibility of using contrast-enhanced cardiac magnetic resonance imaging to increase the effectiveness of interventional treatment of arrhythmia.
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Апарина et al. (2020) conducted a review in Atrial fibrillation. Contrast-enhanced cardiac magnetic resonance imaging was evaluated. Contrast-enhanced cardiac MRI allows for noninvasive assessment of left atrial fibrosis, helping predict atrial fibrillation recurrence after catheter ablation and guiding interventional treatment.
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