Risk of atrial fibrillation development in adolescent patients with inflammatory bowel disease

Conclusion:  Atrial EMD is increased in pediatric patients with IBD indicating the increased risk of AF development. Measurement of atrial EMD parameters might be used to predict the risk of the development of AF in pediatric patients with IBD.What is Known:• There is increasing evidence linking chronic inflammation to the initiation and continuation of atrial fibrillation (AF).• Inflammatory bowel diseases are chronic systemic inflammatory disorders with both intestinal and extra-intestinal manifestations.• Atrial electromechanical delay (EMD) has been reported as an early marker of AF.What is New:• Atrial EMD is increased in pediatric patients with IBD indicating the increased risk of AF development.• Measurement of atrial EMD parameters might be used to predict the risk of the development of AF in pediatric patients with IBD.
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research