Temporal Variability of Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence: Implications for Reclassification

Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: Predicting Recurrence

Predictive value of atrial electromechanical delay for atrial fibrillation recurrence.

BACKGROUND We investigated the predictive value of atrial electromechanical delay (AEMD) for recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) at 1-month after cardioversion. METHODS Seventy-seven patients with persistent AF were evaluated and finally 50 patients (12 men, 38 women) were included. All patients underwent transthoracic electrical DC cardioversion under amiodarone treatment. AEMD was measur...

Atrial Fibrillation Atrial Fibrillation Pathophysiology Implications for Management

Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia, is an important contributor to population morbidity and mortality. An arrhythmia that is particularly common in the elderly, AF is growing in prevalence with the aging of the population. Our understanding of the basic mechanisms that govern AF occurrence and persistence has been increasing rapidly. This article reviews the ...

structures of the recurrence plot of heart rate variability signal as a tool for predicting the onset of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

this paper aims to propose an effective paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (paf) predictor which is based on the analysis of the heart rate variability (hrv) signal. predicting the onset of paf, based on non-invasive techniques, is clinically important and can be invaluable in order to avoid useless therapeutic intervention and to minimize the risks for the patients. this method consists of four st...

Novel P Wave Indices to Predict Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence After Radiofrequency Ablation for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

BACKGROUND Circumferential pulmonary vein isolation (CPVI) is a widely used treatment for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF). Several P wave duration (PWD) parameters have been suggested to predict post-ablation recurrence, but their use remains controversial. This study aimed to identify novel P wave indices that predict post-ablation AF recurrence. MATERIAL AND METHODS We selected 171 consec...