Predictive value of the induction test with atrial burst pacing with regard to long-term recurrence after ablation in persistent atrial fibrillation.

Shunsuke Kawai Yasushi MukaiShujiro InoueDaisuke YakabeKazuhiro NagaokaKazuo SakamotoSusumu TakaseAkiko ChishakiHiroyuki Tsutsui

Published in: Journal of arrhythmia (2019)

AF/AT inducibility cannot predict long-term clinical recurrence in patients with persistent AF. However, it may have a prognostic value especially in patients with enlarged LA.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
catheter ablation
left atrial
oral anticoagulants
left atrial appendage
direct oral anticoagulants
heart failure
mitral valve
radiofrequency ablation
venous thromboembolism
cardiac resynchronization therapy