The serum matrix metalloproteinase-9 level is an independent predictor of recurrence after ablation of persistent atrial fibrillation

OBJECTIVES: This study investigated whether the serum matrix metalloproteinase-9 level is an independent predictor of recurrence after catheter ablation for persistent atrial fibrillation. METHODS: Fifty-eight consecutive patients with persistent atrial fibrillation were enrolled and underwent cathe...

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Main Author: Wu, Gang (author)
Other Authors: Wang, Shun (author), Cheng, Mian (author), Peng, Bin (author), Liang, Jingjun (author), Huang, He (author), Jiang, Xuejun (author), Zhang, Lizhi (author), Yang, Bo (author), Cha, Yongmei (author), Jiang, Hong (author), Huang, Congxin (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2016
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.6061/clinics/2016(05)02
Country:Brazil
Oai:oai:revistas.usp.br:article/116018