Probability of sinus rhythm conversion and maintenance in cardiac resynchronization therapy patients with atrial fibrillation during 5-year follow-up.

Tibor Ziegelhoeffer Simon PechaRilind RahmaniNobel ThaqiXenia AckermannSamer HakmiYeong-Hoon ChoiHeiko Burger

Published in: Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology (2020)

We observed a high rate of conversion and long-term persistence of SR in AF patients undergoing CRT implantation. Due to the low rate of lead implantation-associated complications and the high successful SR conversion rates, we recommend the implantation of an atrial lead in CRT patients with AF.

Keyphrases

cardiac resynchronization therapy
atrial fibrillation
heart failure
left ventricular
patients undergoing
left atrial
catheter ablation
risk factors