International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS)
ISSN: 2319-5886 Indexed in: ESCI (Thomson Reuters)
Toshio Katagiri
International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School of Medicine, Okawa, JapanPublications
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Review Article
Serum Potassium Levels and Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence After Percutaneous Catheter Ablation: A Comprehensive Literature Review
Author(s): Toshio Katagiri and Takuya Kishi*
Background: Atrial Fibrillation (AF) ablation has become the gold standard treatment for symptomatic AF, but recurrence rates remain substantial at 20%-45%. While numerous biomarkers have been investigated as predictors of AF recurrence, the specific role of serum potassium levels and fluctuations during the perioperative period remains underexplored. Objective: To systematically review the literature on the association between serum potassium levels, their variability, and AF recurrence following percutaneous catheter ablation, with particular focus on mechanistic insights, drug effects, procedural differences, and management targets. Methods: A comprehensive search of PubMed and major academic databases was conducted using terms related to atrial fibrillation ablation, serum potassium levels, electrolyte imbalanc.. Read More»
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