Atrial Fibrosis in Non ‐Atrial Fibrillation Individuals and Prediction of Atrial Fibrillation by Use of Late Gadolinium Enhancement (LGE) MRI

ConclusionThis study reports unexpectedly high atrial fibrosis in non ‐AF patients without apparent heart disease, highlighting the concept that structural fibrotic alterations may precede AF onset in a significant proportion of individuals. Body‐mass index as a predictor of atrial fibrosis suggests that lifestyle and drug intervention, i.e. weight reduction, coul d positively influence fibrosis development. The derived risk score for AF prevalence provides the basis for prospective studies on AF incidence.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ‐ CLINICAL Source Type: research