28 Left atrial voltage predicts AF recurrence after ablation, irrespective of the rhythm during mapping, while circulating biomarkers of fibrosis do not.

This study tested the predictive capabilities of type III procollagen N terminal peptide (PIIINP), galectin-3 (gal-3), fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF-23), and type I collagen C terminal telopeptide (ICTP), and whether low voltage areas in the LA predict  AF recurrence irrespective of the rhythm during mapping.

Source: Europace - October 5, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research