Time course of recovery of left atrial mechanical dysfunction after cardioversion of spontaneous atrial fibrillation with the implantable atrial defibrillator

Am J Cardiol. 2000 Nov 1;86(9):1023-5, A10. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(00)01143-7.

Abstract

The effect of the timing of cardioversion of atrial fibrillation on left atrial mechanical function was studied in 11 patients treated with the implantable atrial defibrillator. Results of this study suggested that prompt cardioversion of spontaneous episodes of atrial fibrillation within 48 hours after onset was associated with early resolution of left atrial mechanical dysfunction seen after cardioversion.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Atrial Fibrillation / diagnostic imaging
  • Atrial Fibrillation / mortality
  • Atrial Fibrillation / physiopathology
  • Atrial Fibrillation / therapy*
  • Atrial Function, Left*
  • Defibrillators, Implantable*
  • Echocardiography, Doppler
  • Electric Countershock*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Survival Rate
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome