ArticleJournal of clinical medicine2023
Inflammatory Markers as Predictors of Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence: Exploring the C-Reactive Protein to Albumin Ratio in Cryoablation Patients.
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- Beyond the beats: a systematic review of the underlying inflammatory pathways between atrial fibrillation and cognitive decline.Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology · 2025Pooled it
- Association of inflammatory markers with clinical outcomes in atrial fibrillation: a meta-analysis.Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine · 2025Pooled it
- Factors Associated with Documented Arrhythmia Recurrence After Cryoballoon Ablation in a Low-Risk Atrial Fibrillation Population Without Major Comorbidities.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
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- Development and validation of a multi-parametric energy density optimization algorithm for microwave ablation of benign thyroid nodules: a retrospective cohort study.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2026Article
- C-Reactive Protein-to-Albumin Ratio (CAR) and Left Atrial Diameter Predicts New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation in Chronic Coronary Syndrome: A Retrospective Cohort Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- C-reactive protein-albumin-lymphocyte index and atrial fibrillation recurrence after radiofrequency ablation in heart failure.iScience · 2025Article
- C-Reactive Protein-Albumin-Lymphocyte (CALLY) Index as an Independent Risk Factor for Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence.Clinical cardiology · 2025Article
- Evaluation of the effectiveness of C-reactive protein/albumin ratio on thrombus in patients undergoing transesophageal echo.Biomarkers in medicine · 2025Article
- Evaluating inflammatory status to predict atrial fibrillation recurrence following ablation: The role of systemic immune-inflammation index.World journal of cardiology · 2025Article
- Exploring Anti-Inflammatory Treatment as Upstream Therapy in the Management of Atrial Fibrillation.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- The Uric Acid-to-High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Ratio: A New Biomarker for Predicting Arrhythmia Recurrence After Atrial Fibrillation Ablation.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Prognostic value of preoperative high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to albumin ratio in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy receiving pacemaker therapy: A retrospective two-center study in China.International journal of cardiology. Heart & vasculature · 2024Article
- Clinical Prognostic Impact of the Serum C-reactive Protein-to-albumin Ratio (CAR) in Chronic Heart Failure Patients: A Retrospective Study.Reviews in cardiovascular medicine · 2024Article
- Atrial Fibrillation Types and Chronic Kidney Disease are Independent Predictors of Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence After Radiofrequency Ablation.Therapeutics and clinical risk management · 2024Article
- Comparison of inflammatory markers for the prediction of atrial fibrillation recurrence following cryoablation.Biomarkers in medicine · 2024Article
- Prognostic Value of Fibrinogen-to-Albumin Ratio in Coronary Three-Vessel Disease.Journal of inflammation research · 2023Article
- The importance of inflammation in atrial fibrillation recurrence in patients with atrial fibrillation treated with Cryo balloon ablation.Indian pacing and electrophysiology journalArticle
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Abstract
backgroundAtrial fibrillation (AF) is a common cardiac rhythm disorder associated with hemodynamic disruptions and thromboembolic events. While antiarrhythmic drugs are often recommended as the initial treatment, catheter ablation has emerged as a viable alternative. However, the recurrence of AF following ablation remains a challenge, and there is growing interest in exploring inflammatory markers as predictors of recurrence.
methodsThis retrospective, cross-sectional analysis included 249 patients who underwent cryoablation for paroxysmal AF. The relationship between the 'C-reactive protein (CRP) to albumin ratio (CAR)' and AF recurrence was examined.
resultsTwo hundred and forty-nine patients with paroxysmal non-valvular atrial fibrillation were included. They were divided into two groups: those without recurrence (Group 1) and those with recurrence (Group 2). Significant differences were observed in age (57.2 ± 9.9 vs. 62.5 ± 8.4,
conclusionsInflammation plays a crucial role in the initiation and progression of AF. This study demonstrated that along with age, the CAR can serve as an independent predictor of AF recurrence following cryoablation.
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