Why the study?
Some patients experience atrial fibrillation recurrence after radiofrequency ablation, making it crucial to identify appropriate prognostic predictors.
Do electrocardiogram-related parameters predict atrial fibrillation recurrence after radiofrequency ablation?
Do electrocardiogram-related parameters predict atrial fibrillation recurrence after radiofrequency ablation?
Electrocardiogram-related parameters such as P wave duration and PR interval may provide valuable information for predicting atrial fibrillation recurrence after radiofrequency ablation.
ECG parameters may aid post-ablation AF recurrence prediction; leaves open need for prospective validation before clinical use.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia. It is associated with increased stroke risks, thromboembolism, and other complications, which are great life and economic burdens for patients. In recent years, with the maturity of percutaneous catheter radiofrequency ablation (RFA) technology, it has become a first-line therapy for AF. However, some patients still experience AF recurrence (AFR) after RFA, which can cause serious consequences. Therefore, it is crucial to identify appropriate parameters that can predict the prognosis. Here, we reviewed possible predicting indicators for AFR, focusing on all the electrocardiogram indicators, such as P wave duration, PR interval and so on. It may provide valuable information for guiding clinical works.
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