title: P-wave dispersion for predicting maintenance of sinus rhythm after cardioversion of atrial fibrillation.
abstract: P-wave measurements and left atrial function were investigated to predict the maintenance of sinus rhythm after cardioversion of atrial fibrillation. Left atrial dimension <45 mm (p = 0.02) and P-wave dispersion <46 ms (p <0.001) were independent predictors of sinus rhythm maintenance, with a sensitivity of 89% and 96%, respectively. Duration of atrial fibrillation, maximum P-wave duration, and no spontaneous echocardiographic contrast were also univariate predictors.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, Medical School, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey. adogan35@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Abdullah
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dogan
authors.forename: Alaettin
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Avsar
authors.forename: Mustafa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ozturk
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D016279:Atrial Function, Left / Q000502:physiology*; D004554:Electric Countershock; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012849:Sinoatrial Node / Q000503:physiopathology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome