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Liver cirrhosis prevents atrial fibrillation: A reality or just an illusion?

麦子添加于 2012-5-26 15:54 | 1377 次阅读 | 0 个评论

作者
Zamirian M, Sarmadi T, Aghasadeghi K, Kazemi MBS
摘要
OBJECTIVES: In cirrhotic patients, despite presence of significant metabolic abnormalities and enlarged left atria, we have seldom observed atrial fibrillation (AF) rhythm. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of AF among cirrhotic patients and comparing it with that reported in the general population. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Medical documents of 1302 adult cirrhotic patients, booked in the waiting list of liver transplantation, were evaluated retrospectively. Electrocardiograms were reviewed for the presence of AF rhythm, and echocardiographies were reviewed to obtain left atrial (LA) size. RESULT: Only two patients (0.15%) were detected to have AF rhythm, which was significantly lower than that reported in our general population, even after age and sex adjustment. Six hundred and sixty-eight patients (51%) had enlarged left atria (LA diameter more than 39mm); both AF patients belonged to this group. CONCLUSION: The result of this study suggests the protective effect of liver cirrhosis on development of atrial fibrillation. Further studies are needed to verify the possible mechanisms.
详细资料
- 文献种类:期刊
- 期刊名称: Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research
- 期刊缩写: J Cardiovasc Dis Res
- 期卷页: 2012年第3卷第2期 109-112页
- 地址: Department of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- ISBN: 0975-3583
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