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Table 1 Comparison of Scar and Functional Values Pre and Post AFCA

From: Detection of left atrial scar and changes of cardiac function in relation to AF ablation, by 3D late gadolinium enhancement

Variable

Mean ± Std. Dev.

IQR Range

Prob > |z|

Pre LA Scar (%)

5.16 ± 5.66

0.55-8.3

0.0001*

Post LA Scar (%)

10.44 ± 6.98

5.43-16.4

 

Pre LA Vol (ml)Â¥

121.622 ± 46.44

90.3-136.1

0.0006*

Post LA Vol (ml)

104.48 ± 38.05

75.6-128.4

 

Pre LV C.O. (L./min.)

5.34 ± 1.36

4.6-5.98

0.0056*

Post LV C.O. (L./min.)

5.90 ± 1.29

5.01-6.68

 

Pre LVEF (%)‡

59.52 ± 11.98

54.91-66.67

0.0152*

Post LVEF (%)

63.30 ± 8.37

60.05-68.68

 
  1. ¥Higher in Persistent Afib vs. Paroxysmal. ‡ Lower in Persistent Afib vs. Paroxysmal. LA: Left Atrium. LA Vol: Left Atrial Volume. LA C.O.: Left Atrial Cardiac Output. LVEF: Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction. AFCA: Atrial Fibrillation Catheter Ablation.
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Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance

ISSN: 1532-429X

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