Electrocardiographic Predictors of Atrial Fibrillation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common pathological arrhythmia, and its complications lead to significant morbidity and mortality. However, patients with AF can often go undetected, especially if they are asymptomatic or have a low burden of paroxysms. Identification of those at high risk of AF development may help refine screening and management strategies.

Methods

PubMed and Embase databases were systematically searched for studies looking at electrocardiographic predictors of AF from inception to August 2021.

Results

A total of 115 studies were reported which examined a combination of atrial and ventricular parameters that could be electrocardiographic predictors of AF. Atrial predictors include conduction parameters, such as the PR interval, p-wave

SUBMITTER: Chousou PA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10123668 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature