Conclusion
PWD is a simple but feasible predictor for new-onset AHRE in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices.
Keywords: atrial fibrillation; atrial high-rate episode; cardiac implantable electronic device; P-wave dispersion
Abbreviations: AF, atrial fibrillation; CIEDs, cardiac implantable electronic devices; SSS, sick sinus syndrome; LAVI, left-atrial volume index; ROC, receiver-operating characteristic; HR, hazard ratio; CI, confidence interval
Short title: Predictor of new-onset atrial high-rate episode