The serum matrix metalloproteinase-9 level is an independent predictor of recurrence after ablation of persistent atrial fibrillation

The serum matrix metalloproteinase-9 level is an independent predictor of recurrence after ablation of persistent atrial fibrillation

OBJECTIVES: This study investigated whether the serum matrix metalloproteinase-9 level is an independent predictor of recurrence after catheter ablation for persistent atrial fibrillation. METHODS: Fifty-eight consecutive patients with persistent atrial fibrillation were enrolled and underwent cath...

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Main Authors: Gang Wu, Shun Wang, Mian Cheng, Bin Peng, Jingjun Liang, He Huang, Xuejun Jiang, Lizhi Zhang, Bo Yang, Yongmei Cha, Hong Jiang, Congxin Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculdade de Medicina / USP 2016-05-01
Series:Clinics
Subjects:
Matrix Metalloproteinase-9
Atrial Fibrillation
Recurrence
Catheter Ablation
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322016000500251&lng=en&tlng=en

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