Atrial fibrillation following lung transplantation: double but not single lung transplant is associated with long-term freedom from paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

Abstract

Double but not SLT provides long-term freedom from AF despite a similar early post-operative incidence. This supports the critical role of the pulmonary veins in the pathogenesis of atrial fibrillation and the importance of durable electrical isolation of the pulmonary veins as the cornerstone in strategies for the long-term prevention of AF.