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Vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP), a neuropeptide released during parasympathetic stimulation, affects electrophysiological remodeling in atrial fibrillation. We hypothesized that serum VIP could serve as a biomarker for detecting LVAs in these patients.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec xml:lang=\"en\">\n                    <jats:title>Methods and Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p xml:lang=\"en\">\n                      This prospective, cross\u2010sectional study was conducted at Hokkaido University Hospital between August 2021 and September 2023. We included 108 patients with atrial fibrillation scheduled for catheter ablation. Blood samples were collected during ablation to measure VIP using an ELISA. Electroanatomical mapping identified LVAs, defined as regions with bipolar voltage \u22640.5\u2009mV and occupying &gt;5% of the left atrial surface. Statistical analyses evaluated the relationship between VIP and LVAs. Fifty\u2010one patients (47%) had LVAs, with significantly higher serum VIP levels than those without (335.1 versus 247.7\u2009pg\/mL,\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"no\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt;0.001). VIP levels and female sex were statistically significant factors of LVAs. Adding VIP to the existing score significantly improved its discrimination (area under the curve: 0.784 versus 0.707,\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"no\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt;0.001).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec xml:lang=\"en\">\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p xml:lang=\"en\">Serum VIP levels are higher in patients with atrial fibrillation with LVAs, suggesting its potential as a noninvasive biomarker for detecting these areas and improving clinical management.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1161\/jaha.124.039192","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,3,21]],"date-time":"2025-03-21T23:55:09Z","timestamp":1742601309000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1161\/crossmarkpolicy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":3,"title":["Serum Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide as a Novel Biomarker 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