Key result
Cardioversion established normal sinus rhythm in 43 of 55 patients following mitral valve surgery, but it was maintained in only 20 patients, with most recurrences within the first 3 months.
Why the study?
Does cardioversion after mitral valve operations maintain normal sinus rhythm in patients with mitral valve disease and atrial fibrillation?
Cohort (n=55)
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Does cardioversion after mitral valve operations maintain normal sinus rhythm in patients with mitral valve disease and atrial fibrillation?
Following mitral valve surgery, cardioversion successfully establishes sinus rhythm in most patients, but long-term maintenance is poor, with most recurrences occurring within the first 3 months.
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Cardioversion may not sustain sinus rhythm long-term after mitral valve surgery; leaves open prospective trials on early recurrence prevention.
Kahn et al. (1967) conducted a cohort in Mitral valve disease and atrial fibrillation (n=55). Cardioversion was evaluated on Establishment and maintenance of normal sinus rhythm. Cardioversion established normal sinus rhythm in 43 of 55 patients following mitral valve surgery, but it was maintained in only 20 patients, with most recurrences within the first 3 months.
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