Clinical Trial: Electrical Cardioversion of Recent Onset Atrial Fibrillation - Silent Thromboembolic Events, Reverse Atrial Remodeling

Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Observational




Official Title: Electrical Cardioversion of Recent Onset Atrial Fibrillation - a Study of Silent Thromboembolic Events, Reverse Atrial Electrical and Functional Remodeling Including Inflammatory, Neurohormonal and Th

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to study the effects of transthoracic electrical cardioversion for restoration of sinus rhythm in patients who present with recent onset atrial fibrillation, with regard to new silent cerebral thrombo-embolic lesions and cognitive function, as well as electrical and functional/structural reverse remodelling, and its effects on inflammatory changes / specific cardiac biomarkers, vasoactive peptides, coagulation activity, and active fibrinolysis.