Natriuretic peptides as predictors for atrial fibrillation recurrence after catheter ablation: A meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Catheter ablation (CA) has become the first-line treatment strategy for atrial fibrillation (AF) but remains with a substantial recurrence rate. The aim of this meta-analysis was to determine the association between baseline natriuretic peptide levels and AF recurrence after CA.

Methods

We systematically searched PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Wiley-Cochrane Library for relevant studies published up until May 2022. Overall effect analysis and subgroup analysis were performed with Review Manager software.

Results

Finally, 61 studies that met the inclusion criteria were included in our meta-analysis. Compared with the nonrecurrence group, the recurrence group had increased baseline level of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) (standardized mean difference [

SUBMITTER: Yuan Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10174372 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature