High sensitivity C reactive protein levels and atrial fibrillation recurrence after catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Surachat JaroonpipatkulAngkawipa Trongtorsak Jakrin Kewcharoen Sittinun ThangjuiApichai PokawattanaLeenhapong Navaravong

Published in: Journal of arrhythmia (2023)

There is no significant difference in baseline hs-CRP levels between AF recurrent and non-recurrent patients after AF ablation. However, higher post-ablation hs-CRP level was found in AF recurrent group. High Sensitivity C reactive protein may play a role as a predictor of AF recurrence.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
catheter ablation
left atrial
left atrial appendage
oral anticoagulants
direct oral anticoagulants
end stage renal disease
heart failure
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
percutaneous coronary intervention
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
acute coronary syndrome