Association between Epicardial Adipose Tissue and Embolic Stroke after Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation

ConclusionLarger peri ‐atrial EAT volume, in addition to prior TE and lower CCr, was independently associated with post‐ablation ES regardless of AF recurrence and CHA2DS2‐VASc score. (ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT03479073)This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology - September 8, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jinhee Ahn, Seung Yong Shin, Jaemin Shim, Young ‐Hoon Kim, Sang‐Jin Han, Eue‐Keun Choi, Seil Oh, Ji Yeon Shin, Jeong Cheon Choe, Jin Sup Park, Hye Won Lee, Jun‐Hyok Oh, Jung Hyun Choi, Han‐Cheol Lee, Kwang Soo Cha, Taek Jong Hong, Tags: ORIGINAL ‐ CLINICAL Source Type: research