Likelihood of spontaneous conversion of atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm

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Danias, PG
Caulfield, TA
Weigner, MJ
Silverman, DI
Manning, WJ
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[1] Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Div Cardiovasc, Dept Med, Harvard Thorndike Lab, Boston, MA 02215 USA
[2] Harvard Univ, Sch Med, Boston, MA USA
[3] Univ Connecticut, Ctr Hlth, Farmington, CT USA
[4] John Dempsey Hosp, Div Cardiol, Farmington, CT USA
[5] Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Div Cardiovasc, Dept Med, Charles A Dana Res Inst, Boston, MA 02215 USA
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10.1016/S0735-1097(97)00534-2
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1002 ; 100201 ;
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Objectives. We sought to determine the likelihood and predictors of spontaneous conversion to sinus rhythm of recent onset atrial fibrillation (symptoms <72 h). Background. Although spontaneous conversion of recent-onset atrial fibrillation is common, the likelihood and clinical and echocardiographic predictors have not been fully defined, Such data would be important far management of patients in whom early cardioversion is desired: Cardioversion could be delayed in patients with a high likelihood of spontaneous conversion, and it could be expeditiously pursued if spontaneous conversion is unlikely. Methods. We screened 1,822 consecutive adults admitted to the hospital with atrial fibrillation and prospectively identified 356 patients (45% male, mean age +/- SD 68 +/- 16 years) with atrial fibrillation of <72-h duration. The occurrence of spontaneous conversion to sinus rhythm and clinical and echocardiographic data were identified through retrospective chart review. Results. Spontaneous conversion to sinus rhythm occurred in 68% of the study group (n = 242; 95% confidence interval [CI] 63% to 73%). Among patients with spontaneous conversion, the total duration of atrial fibrillation was <24 h in 159 (66%), 24 to 48 h in 42 (17%) and >48 h in 41 (17%) (p < 0.001). Logistic regression analysis of clinical data identified presentation <24 h from onset of symptoms as the only predictor of spontaneous conversion (odds ratio 1.8, 95% CT 1.4 to 2.4, p < 0.0001), Normal left ventricular systolic function was more common among patients with spontaneous conversion (p = 0.83), but it was not an independent predictor of conversion. Left atrial dimension was similar between groups. Conclusions. Spontaneous conversion to sinus rhythm occurs in almost 70% of patients presenting with atrial fibrillation of <72-h duration. Presentation with symptoms of <24-h duration is the best predictor of spontaneous conversion. (C) 1998 by the American College of Cardiology.
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