Why the study?
Do transthoracic echocardiographic variables measured shortly after electrical cardioversion predict sinus rhythm maintenance at 6 months in patients with atrial fibrillation?
Do transthoracic echocardiographic variables measured shortly after electrical cardioversion predict sinus rhythm maintenance at 6 months in patients with atrial fibrillation?
Transmitral A wave peak velocity measured shortly after electrical cardioversion is a significant predictor of sinus rhythm maintenance at 6 months in patients with atrial fibrillation.
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Lower post-cardioversion A wave velocity was associated with AF relapse; leaves open whether echocardiography can guide rhythm control.
Grundvold et al. (2008) studied this question.
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