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World J Cardiol. Jan 26, 2025; 17(1): 102981
Published online Jan 26, 2025. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v17.i1.102981
Predictive value of the systemic immune inflammation index in recurrence of atrial fibrillation after radiofrequency catheter ablation
Alexander E Berezin
Alexander E Berezin, Department of Internal Medicine-II, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Salzburg 5020, Austria
Author contributions: Berezin AE was the sole author for this manuscript; the author read and approved the final version of the manuscript to be published.
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Corresponding author: Alexander E Berezin, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Internal Medicine-II, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Strubergasse 21, Salzburg 5020, Austria. aeberezin@gmail.com
Received: November 5, 2024
Revised: December 21, 2024
Accepted: January 2, 2025
Published online: January 26, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Elevated systemic immuno-inflammatory index appears to be a strong indicator of recurrent atrial fibrillation in patients after effective radiofrequency catheter ablation and may serve as a biomarker with plausible predictive value for poor clinical outcomes.