Clinical researchHeart rhythm disturbancesPre-existent left atrial scarring in patients undergoing pulmonary vein antrum isolation: An independent predictor of procedural failure
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Abbreviations and acronyms
AF
atrial fibrillation
BNP
B-type natriuretic peptide
CRP
C-reactive protein
EF
ejection fraction
EGM
bipolar electrogram
ICE
intracardiac echocardiogram
LA
left atrium
LAS
left atrial scarring
PV
pulmonary vein
PVAI
pulmonary vein antrum isolation
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Dr. Verma is supported by a fellowship award from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
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