Tissue Doppler imaging analysis at precardioversion time may be a useful marker to identify a subgroup of patients with increased risk for atrial fibrillation recurrence.
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D000368:Aged; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D018619:Echocardiography, Doppler, Pulsed / Q000379:methods*; D004554:Electric Countershock / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011446:Prospective Studies; D018570:Risk Assessment; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D013997:Time Factors