Prolonged corrected QT interval in predicting atrial fibrillation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Nixiao ZhangMengqi GongGary TseZhiwei ZhangLei MengBryan P YanLing ZhangGang WuYunlong XiaGan Xin-YanGuangping LiTong Liu

Published in: Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE (2018)

Prolonged QTc interval is associated with an increased risk of AF. And the potential mechanisms underlying this cause-and-effect relationship need further investigation.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
oral anticoagulants
catheter ablation
left atrial
left atrial appendage
direct oral anticoagulants
heart failure
percutaneous coronary intervention
drug induced
human health
risk assessment
left ventricular
climate change
mitral valve
acute coronary syndrome