Why the study?
Does a greater extent of post-procedural LGE scar prevent atrial fibrillation recurrence in patients undergoing their first radiofrequency ablation?
Population
35 patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing their first radiofrequency ablation procedure
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
6.7 +/- 3.6 months
Authors
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A greater extent of pulmonary vein scarring on post-ablation LGE CMR, particularly in the right inferior pulmonary vein, is associated with a lower risk of atrial fibrillation recurrence.
Does a greater extent of post-procedural LGE scar prevent atrial fibrillation recurrence in patients undergoing their first radiofrequency ablation?
A greater extent of pulmonary vein scarring on post-ablation LGE CMR, particularly in the right inferior pulmonary vein, is associated with a lower risk of atrial fibrillation recurrence.
Peters et al. (2009) studied this question.
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