Matrix Metalloproteinase Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin Complex Predicts Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence after Electrical Cardioversion in Obese Patients

Conclusions: It is known that the greater the BMI at baseline, the higher the likelihood of progression from paroxysmal to permanent AF. However, European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines do not consider obese patients a population with a low likelihood of success of cardioversion. That is why we need a sensitive marker to predict sinus rhythm maintenance in such a population. We found that MMP-NGAL complex may predict AF recurrence after successful cardioversion in obese patients.Cardiorenal Med 2017;7:11-20
Source: Cardiorenal Medicine - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research