Incremental predictive value of left atrial strain and left atrial appendage function in rhythm outcome of non-valvular atrial fibrillation patients after catheter ablation

Objective The purpose of this study was to develop a non-invasive and convenient nomogram based on speckle tracking echocardiography, left atrial appendage function and clinical factors to predict the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence after catheter ablation.Methods A total of 124 prospect...

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Main Authors: Xin-Xin Ma, Aiqing Wang, Kaibin Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2021-06-01
Series:Open Heart
Online Access:https://openheart.bmj.com/content/8/1/e001635.full