Key result
Advanced age did not independently predict the immediate success (overall 91.2%) or long-term relapse (45.5% over 34 months) of direct-current external cardioversion for atrial fibrillation.
Why the study?
Does advanced age affect the immediate and long-term efficacy of direct-current external cardioversion in patients with atrial fibrillation?
Observational (n=250)
Does advanced age affect the immediate and long-term efficacy of direct-current external cardioversion in patients with atrial fibrillation?
Advanced age does not independently affect the immediate success or long-term maintenance of sinus rhythm after direct-current external cardioversion for atrial fibrillation.
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Advanced age should not preclude ECV attempts in AF; leaves open prospective validation of AF duration as primary predictor.
Fumagalli et al. (2002) conducted an observational in Atrial fibrillation (n=250). Advanced age was evaluated on Immediate efficacy of ECV (recovery of sinus rhythm) and maintenance of sinus rhythm. Advanced age did not independently predict the immediate success (overall 91.2%) or long-term relapse (45.5% over 34 months) of direct-current external cardioversion for atrial fibrillation.
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