Table 5 Predictors of likelihood of cardioversion success and recurrence
From: Clinical review: Clinical management of atrial fibrillation – rate control versus rhythm control
Predictor | Comment |
|---|---|
Duration of arrhythmia | Shorter duration associated with higher rates of cardioversion |
Structural heart disease | Valvular heart disease and cardiomyopathy associated with lower rates of cardioversion and higher recurrence rates |
Left atrial dimension | Increased recurrence rates with large left atrial size |