C-Reactive Protein, Left Atrial Volume, and Atrial Fibrillation: A Prospective Study in High-Risk Elderly

The data regarding the interrelationships of high-sensitive C-reactive protein (CRP), left atrial (LA) volume, and atrial fibrillation (AF) are sparse. Additionally, while LA volume has been shown to be useful for prediction of AF in low-to-moderate risk populations, its predictive value in clinically high-risk populations is unknown.SAFHIRE (Study of Atrial Fibrillation in High Risk Elderly) is an ongoing prospective study of the...