ArticleFrontiers in cardiovascular medicine2024
Body surface mapping of P-waves in sinus rhythm to predict recurrence following cardioversion for atrial fibrillation.
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- P-Wave Parameter Changes After Pulsed-Field Ablation, Cryoballoon Ablation and Radiofrequency Ablation for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: An Observational Cohort Study.Journal of arrhythmia · 2025Article
- Predicting the Outcomes of External Direct Current Cardioversion for Atrial Fibrillation: A Narrative Review of Current Evidence.Journal of cardiovascular development and disease · 2025Review
- The Value of P-Wave Parameters Changes in Predicting Catheter Ablation Outcomes for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation.Annals of noninvasive electrocardiology : the official journal of the International Society for Holter and Noninvasive Electrocardiology, Inc · 2025Article
- Value of P-wave Parameters in Predicting Outcomes of Repeat Catheter Ablation for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation.Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: Direct current cardioversion (DCCV) is used as elective and emergency rhythm control for atrial fibrillation (AF). We aimed to explore the role of P-wave parameters measured during sinus rhythm using body surface mapping (BSM) in predicting successful DCCV for persistent atrial fibrillation (persAF) at 12 months. Methods: This case-control study included 56 males >18 years old who underwent DCCV for persAF. P-wave parameter collection after DCCV for AF was done using 128 unipolar leads. A band-pass filter of 1-50 Hz was utilised. Corrected P-wave duration (PWDc), P-wave amplitude, and P-wave dispersion were measured to predict 12-month outcomes and time of recurrence. Results: The mean age was 64 ± 4 years, and 23 patients (44%) were on amiodarone. The 12-month success rate was 44% ( Conclusion: In patients on amiodarone, increased PWDc measured using BSM was associated with higher AF recurrence at 12 months following DCCV for persAF.
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