A Higher Polygenic Risk Score Is Associated with a Higher Recurrence Rate of Atrial Fibrillation in Direct Current Cardioversion-Treated Patients

A Higher Polygenic Risk Score Is Associated with a Higher Recurrence Rate of Atrial Fibrillation in Direct Current Cardioversion-Treated Patients

<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) within six months after sinus rhythm restoration with direct current cardioversion (DCC) is a significant treatment challenge. Currently, the factors influencing outcome are mostly unknown. Studies have found a link...

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Main Authors: Simon Vogel, Irina Rudaka, Dmitrijs Rots, Jekaterīna Isakova, Oskars Kalējs, Kristīne Vīksne, Linda Gailīte
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
atrial fibrillation
<i>PITX2</i>
<i>SOX5</i>
polygenic risk score
direct current cardioversion
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/57/11/1263

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