Left Atrial Appendage Flow Velocity and Time from P‐Wave Onset to Tissue Doppler–Derived A' Predict Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence after Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation

Abstract

LAAFV (reflecting functional remodeling) and PA-TDI (reflecting electrical remodeling) are independent predictors of AF recurrence after RFCA for PAF.

Echocardiographic predictors of atrial fibrillation recurrence after catheter ablation: A literature review

“…The prolonged value of 146 ± 20 ms was associated with AF recurrence after CA (for comparison PA-TDI in healthy subjects was 78 ± 7 ms) [42]. Similarly, Fukushima et al [43] found that PA-TDI was an independent predictor of AF recurrence in patients with paroxysmal AF. They reported 2.…”

Transesophageal echocardiography measures left atrial appendage volume and function and predicts recurrence of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation after radiofrequency catheter ablation

“…In clinics, echocardiography is widely used to measure LAA volume and functions. LAA structure and function may provide predictive value for PAF recurrence after RFCA . Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) image is inferior to TEE, because TEE allows rotation of heart structures and enables accurate visualization of the cardiac chambers by slicing the images in any plane.…”

Factors associated with aortic root dilatation after surgically repaired ventricular septal defect

“…A comprehensive TTE study that included M‐mode, two‐dimensional, continuous‐wave, pulsed‐wave, and color flow Doppler echocardiography was performed, as described previously . Aortic root diameter at the sinus of Valsalva was measured according to the current convention at end‐diastole in the parasternal long‐axis view that showed the maximum diameter parallel to the aortic annular plane .…”

“…A comprehensive TTE study that included M-mode, two-dimensional, continuous-wave, pulsed-wave, and color flow Doppler echocardiography was performed, as described previously. 15 Aortic root diameter at the sinus of Valsalva was measured according to the current convention at end-diastole in the parasternal long-axis view that showed the maximum diameter parallel to the aortic annular plane. [16][17][18] Vivid E9 (GE Healthcare, Horten, Norway), an Artida (Toshiba Medical Systems, Tokyo, Japan), SONOS 4500/5500 (Philips Healthcare, Bothell, WA, USA), or iE33 (Philips Healthcare) ultrasound machines were used for TTE examinations.…”