Journal of the American College of Cardiology
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J. Am. Coll. Cardiol. · Apr 2007
Review Meta AnalysisAssociation between C-reactive protein and recurrence of atrial fibrillation after successful electrical cardioversion: a meta-analysis.
We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies to examine the association between baseline C-reactive protein (CRP) levels and the recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) after successful electrical cardioversion (EC). ⋯ Our meta-analysis suggests that increased CRP levels are associated with greater risk of AF recurrence, although there was significant heterogeneity across the studies. The use of CRP levels in predicting sinus rhythm maintenance appears promising but requires further study.