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This is a Cohort Study study (also classified as: Quantitative Study).

October 23, 2025Open Access

Post-Ablation PAI-1 Difference as a Biomarker for Ablation Success: A Diagnostic Study

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RRRoin RekvavaDavid Tvildiani Medical University JNJay NemadeGeorgian National University SEU TTTeimurazi TchikhoriaTbilisi State Medical University

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Diagnostic study finds PAI-1 differences predict recurrence in atrial fibrillation post-catheter ablation, indicating potential for improved outcomes.

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Post-ablation PAI-1 differences predict recurrence rates ranging from 4.2% to 22.5%.
Significant PAI-1 level reductions were observed with high sensitivity of 92% and specificity of 65%.
Catheter ablation was performed on 70 patients aged 60 and older, measuring PAI-1 before and after the procedure.
Stronger PAI-1 reductions correlate with better ablation success; more evidence needed regarding the sample size.

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Rekvava et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68fa1210f9f8b44535bfcc69 https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.10.18.25338273

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Diagnostic study finds PAI-1 differences predict recurrence in atrial fibrillation post-catheter ablation, indicating potential for improved outcomes.

Post-Ablation PAI-1 Difference as a Biomarker for Ablation Success: A Diagnostic Study

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Post-Ablation PAI-1 Difference as a Biomarker for Ablation Success: A Diagnostic Study

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