Why the study?
Because left atrium volume has prognostic value for sinus rhythm maintenance, preprocedural left atrium volume may predict outcomes after AF radiofrequency catheter ablation.
Does minimum left atrial volume evaluated by 3D echocardiography predict atrial fibrillation recurrences after a first radiofrequency catheter ablation for paroxysmal episodes?
Does minimum left atrial volume evaluated by 3D echocardiography predict atrial fibrillation recurrences after a first radiofrequency catheter ablation for paroxysmal episodes?
Minimum left atrial volume evaluated by 3D echocardiography is proposed as a predictor of atrial fibrillation recurrences after a first radiofrequency catheter ablation for paroxysmal episodes.
Preprocedural LAV may aid AF ablation candidate selection; leaves open its added value beyond existing predictors.
Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is facilitated by an enlarged left atrium (LA) and increased LA mass. Left atrium volume (LAV) has a powerful prognostic value for sinus rhythm (SR) maintenance. Persistent SR may lead to atrial reverse-remodeling; therefore, preprocedural LAV may predict the outcome after AF radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA).
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