Left atrial size and function by three-dimensional echocardiography to predict arrhythmia recurrence after first and repeated ablation of atrial fibrillation

Abstract

A combination of the analysis of LA function with 3D Echo and clinical data predicts elimination of AF after a first ablation procedure for AF, beyond LA size. Among patients undergoing a repeated procedure, age and 3D echocardiographic LA maximum volume in younger patients predict the success of RFCA.