Epicardial adipose tissue affects the efficacy of left atrial posterior wall isolation for persistent atrial fibrillation

Abstract Background Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) contributes to atrial fibrillation (AF). However, its impact on the efficacy of left atrial posterior wall isolation (LAPWI) is unclear. Methods Forty‐four nonparoxysmal AF patients underwent LAPWI after pulmonary vein isolation. EAT overlap on LAP...

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Main Authors: Yosuke Nakatani, Tamotsu Sakamoto, Yoshiaki Yamaguchi, Yasushi Tsujino, Koichiro Kinugawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-08-01
Series:Journal of Arrhythmia
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/joa3.12359