Research Article
Diastolic dysfunction as a prognostic factor of atrial fibrillation relapses after sinus rhythm restoration with electrical cardio version
Author(s): K Apsite, A Strelnieks, I Pupkevica*, R Leibuss, IC Sproge, O Kalejs and A Lejnieks
Background: Atrial fibrillation has a high morbidity and mortality rate. It is the most common cardiac arrhythmia in humans. Restoring sinus rhythm by electrical cardio version is a first-line treatment of paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation. Despite advances in the treatment strategies of patients with atrial fibrillation, the risk of recurrences one year after rhythm restoration is still over 50%.
Methods: This prospective study enrolled 150 patients with long-standing atrial fibrillation undergoing electrical cardioversion
in Paul Stradins Clinical University Hospital. Anamnestic data was based on interviews and medical records. Standard transthoracic echocardiography was performed before electrical cardio version.
One year after sinus rhythm restoration with electrical cardio version using medical records and interview.. Read More»
DOI:
10.15651/GJGC.22.10.006