Measurement of diffuse ventricular fibrosis with myocardial T1 in patients with atrial fibrillation
Conclusion AF at the time of CMRI was associated with lower post-contrast ventricular T1 compared with sinus rhythm. This effect was at least partly due to elevated heart rate. T1 was not associated with the recurrence of AF after ablation.
Source: Journal of Arrhythmia - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
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