Predictive Capability of Left Atrial Size Measured by CT, TEE, and TTE for Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation Following Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation

Sachin Parikh, Scott McNitt, James P. Daubert, Karl Q. Schwarz, Burr Hall

Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology · 2010 · 71 citations · 23 references

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Abstract

LA dimensions and AF type are highly predictive of AF recurrence following RFCA. LAV by CT has significant predictive benefit over standard LADs in severely enlarged atria even after adjustment for AF type.

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