Study of the Effect of Cardioversion on Cardiac Volume in Patients With Persistent Atrial Fibrillation

Overview

The main objectives in this study were to examine the cardiac structural and functional changes in patients with persistent and permanent AF, with the aim of improving our understanding of the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms. In addition we aimed to identify variables predictive of recurrent AF.

Full Title of Study: “Atrial and Ventricular Volume and Function In Atrial Fibrillation – A Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study”

Study Type

  • Study Type: Observational
  • Study Design
    • Time Perspective: Prospective

Interventions

  • Procedure: cardioversion

Participating in This Clinical Trial

Inclusion Criteria

- Exclusion Criteria:

  • severe pulmonary or renal disease – contraindications to magnetic resonance imaging – valvular disease – previous cardiac surgery

Gender Eligibility: All

Minimum Age: 0 Years

Maximum Age: N/A

Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Investigator Details

  • Lead Sponsor
    • Hvidovre University Hospital
  • Collaborator
    • The Foundation of 17.12.1981
  • Overall Official(s)
    • Susette Krohn Therkelsen, MD, phd, Principal Investigator,

References

Therkelsen SK, Groenning BA, Svendsen JH, Jensen GB. Atrial and ventricular volume and function in persistent and permanent atrial fibrillation, a magnetic resonance imaging study. J Cardiovasc Magn Reson. 2005;7(2):465-73. doi: 10.1081/jcmr-200053618.

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