History of hyperthyroidism and long-term outcome of catheter ablation of drug-refractory atrial fibrillation

• Main Authors: Wanwarang Wongcharoen, Yenn Jiang Lin, Shih Lin Chang, Li Wei Lo, Yu Feng Hu, Fa Po Chung, Eric Chong, Tze Fan Chao, Ta Chuan Tuan, Yao Ting Chang, Chin Yu Lin, Jo Nan Liao, Yi Chun Lin, Yun Yu Chen, Shih Ann Chen
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Agricultural and Biological Sciences
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=84939803185&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/44771
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

© 2015 Heart Rhythm Society. Background Hyperthyroidism is a known reversible cause of atrial fibrillation (AF). However, some patients remain in AF despite restoration of euthyroid status. Objective The purpose of this study was to compare the electrophysiologic characteristics and long-term ablati...