Association between sinus rhythm restoration and sleep-disordered breathing at three months after pulmonary vein isolation for persistent atrial fibrillation
Jan 2026· Clinics· Vol 81, pp. 101062· 0 citations· 25 references
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TL;DR
Clinically, AHI improved in 39% of patients, and 51% had reduced severity of sleep-disordered breathing, and subsequent recurrence of AF was significantly reduced in the patients with improved AHI.
Abstract
Highlights • Sinus restoration for persistent AF is associated with improved preoperative AHI.• Clinically, AHI improved in 39% of patients, and 51% had reduced severity of sleep-disordered breathing.• Subsequent recurrence of AF was significantly reduced in the patients with improved AHI.
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