[The prognosis of the late results of electroimpulse therapy for atrial fibrillation in ischemic heart disease patients].

The deciding rule has been derived of predicting long-term results of electropulse therapy of permanent atrial fibrillation in patients with coronary heart disease. During checking with the prospective material, the prediction as regards preservation of the sinus rhythm up to 6 months turned out correct in 93% of cases. The deciding rule is based on the commonly available clinical parameters. Work with that rule does not require the use of computers. Prognosis obtained with the aid of the given rule appeared significantly more accurate than that determined by the physician specialized in the field of cardiology.