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Among 72 patients undergoing pulmonary vein isolation, 39% experienced atrial fibrillation recurrence, with hypertension, left atrial diameter, and white blood cell count as independent predictors.
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Elevated white blood cell count, hypertension, and increased left atrial diameter are independent predictors of atrial fibrillation recurrence after pulmonary vein isolation, supporting the role of inflammation in atrial fibrillation pathophysiology.
Smit et al. (2008) conducted an editorial in paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation (n=72). Inflammatory markers (WBC count, hs-CRP, fibrinogen) was evaluated on recurrence of atrial fibrillation. Among 72 patients undergoing pulmonary vein isolation, 39% experienced atrial fibrillation recurrence, with hypertension, left atrial diameter, and white blood cell count as independent predictors.
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