SPISE Index (Single-Point Insulin Sensitivity Estimator): A Long-Term Predictor of Recurrence in Elderly Patients with Atrial Fibrillation After Radiofrequency Ablation
Zhen Wang, Yilin Qu, Hua Wang, Xiao Liu · 2026
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Zhen Wang is lead author of a 2026 journal article on whether a simple insulin sensitivity score can predict atrial fibrillation returning after radiofrequency ablation. Ablation is a heart procedure that burns tiny areas to fix rhythm. Insulin resistance, where the body responds poorly to insulin, helps drive this rhythm disorder. The score, called SPISE, estimates it from routine measures.
The study followed 529 patients aged 65 and older after ablation, and 175, or 33.1 percent, saw their fibrillation return. Higher SPISE scores linked to lower recurrence risk in the fully adjusted model, with a negative, curved relationship. The link held across subgroups split by sex, blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease.
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| CREATOR | Zhen Wang, Yilin Qu, Hua Wang, Xiao Liu |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 43744 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |