Relationship between Serum Galectin-3 and Left Atrial Volume Index in Patients with Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation

Abstract

Background: Atrial fibrillation is considered as the most common cardiac arrhythmia. Inflammation is an important factor
that has a role in the initiation, maintenance, and recurrence of atrial fibrillation. Both larger left atrial size and higher
serum galectin-3 were found to be associated with increased recurrence of atrial fibrillation. Aims: To study the relationship between serum galectin-3 and left atrial volume index in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. Methods: A case control study was conducted from January 2018 till January 2019 that enrolled 180 patients divided into three equal groups. Galectin-3 levels were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay