Thirty-Second Gold Standard Definition of Atrial Fibrillation and Its Relationship With Subsequent Arrhythmia Patterns: Analysis of a Large Prospective Device Database [Original Articles]

Conclusions: Small differences in AF episode duration definition can significantly affect the perceived incidence of AF and impact reported outcomes, including AF ablation success. An initial AF episode of 30 seconds does not predict clinically meaningful AF patterns.

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Source: Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology - July 12, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Steinberg, J. S., OConnell, H., Li, S., Ziegler, P. D. Tags: Catheter Ablation and Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator, Atrial Fibrillation Original Articles Source Type: research