DC-conversion of atrial fibrillation after mitral valve operation. An analysis of the long-term results

In a prospective study comprising 43 patients with atrial fibrillation after mitral valve surgery, an evaluation was made of the prognostic significance of clinical, radiological, haemodynamic and operative factors for the maintenance of sinus rhythm after DC-conversion. Atrial fibrillation with a d...

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Published in:	Scandinavian journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery Vol. 13; no. 3; p. 267
Main Authors:	Hansen, J F, Andersen, E D, Olesen, K H, Steiness, E, Lyngborg, K, Andersen, J D, Efsen, F, Henningsen, P, Wennevold, A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Sweden 1979
Subjects:	Adult Atrial Fibrillation - physiopathology Atrial Fibrillation - therapy Electric Countershock Female Heart Valve Diseases - surgery Heart Valve Prosthesis Hemodynamics Humans Male Middle Aged Mitral Valve - surgery Prognosis Prospective Studies Time Factors
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Summary:	In a prospective study comprising 43 patients with atrial fibrillation after mitral valve surgery, an evaluation was made of the prognostic significance of clinical, radiological, haemodynamic and operative factors for the maintenance of sinus rhythm after DC-conversion. Atrial fibrillation with a duration of less than 12 months proved to be the only single factor of significance for sustained sinus rhythm after 12 months and it is suggested as a simple clinical criterion for selection of patients for DC-conversion after mitral valve operation.
ISSN:	0036-5580
DOI:	10.3109/14017437909100563