Kardiol Pol
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Clinical Trial
Factors determining long-term maintenance of sinus rhythm after cardioversion of persistent atrial fibrillation.
Long-term maintenance of sinus rhythm (SR) after successful cardioversion (CV) of persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) carries a low risk of stroke and may avoid the risks associated with anticoagulation. ⋯ Left atrial area and left ventricular fractional shortening are the independent predictors of the maintenance of SR after successful CV in patients with persistent AF.