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INTRODUCTION: Single-center observational studies have shown promising results with fragmented electrogram (FE)-guided ganglionated plexus (GP) ablation in patients with vagally mediated bradyarrhythmia (VMB). We aimed to compare the acute procedural characteristics during FE-guided GP ablation in patients with VMB performed by first-time operators and those of a single high-volume operator. METHODS AND RESULTS: This international multicenter cohort study included data collected over 2 years from 16 cardiac hospitals. The primary operators were classified according to their prior GP ablation experience: a single high-volume operator who had performed > 50 GP ablation procedures (Group 1), and operators performing their first GP ablation cases (Group 2). Acute procedural characteristics and syncope recurrence were compared between groups. Forty-seven consecutive patients with VMB who underwent FE-guided GP ablation were enrolled, n = 31 in Group 1 and n = 16 in Group 2. The mean number of ablation points in each GP was comparable between groups. The ratio of positive vagal response during ablation on the left superior GP was higher in Group 1 (90.3% vs. 62.5%, p = .022). Ablation of the right superior GP increased heart rate acutely without any vagal response in 45 (95.7%) cases. The procedure time was longer in group 2 (83.4 ± 21 vs. 118.0 ± 21 min, respectively, p < .001). Over a mean follow-up duration of 8.0 ± 3 months (range 2-24 months), none of the patients suffered from syncope. CONCLUSION: This multi-center pilot study shows for the first time the feasibility of FE-guided GP ablation across a large group of procedure-naïve operators.
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Fibrilación Atrial , Ablación por Catéter , Fibrilación Atrial/cirugía , Bradicardia/cirugía , Ablación por Catéter/efectos adversos , Ablación por Catéter/métodos , Estudios de Cohortes , Humanos , Proyectos Piloto , Resultado del Tratamiento , Nervio Vago/cirugíaRESUMEN
It is well known that the autonomic nervous system (ANS) is a major contributor in etiopathogenesis of vasovagal syncope (VVS). Catheter based neuromodulation (CNA) of the intrinsic cardiac ANS has evolved rapidly from being an experimental unproven procedure to its current status as an increasingly performed ablation procedure in many major hospitals worldwide. The present review aims to bring the anatomical elements of intrinsic cardiac ANS and clinical application of intrinsic cardiac neuromodulation together, by reviewing anatomical terminologies and clinical data, in order to provide a practical assistance to the electrophysiology community.
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Ablación por Catéter , Síncope Vasovagal , Encéfalo , Corazón , Frecuencia Cardíaca , Humanos , Síncope Vasovagal/terapia , Nervio VagoRESUMEN
ABSTRACT Background: Physical exercise delays the sarcopenic process and can reverse the loss of muscle strength, improve quality of life and prognosis in cirrhotic patients. Objective: The aim was to verify the effects of face-to-face versus home aerobic exercise on the variables fatigue, respiratory and peripheral muscle strength, functional capacity and quality of life in patients with compensated cirrhosis. Methods: Patients were selected by convenience, stratified and randomized into supervised face-to-face exercise (n=13) and home exercise without daily supervision (n=12). Patients were submitted to a program of aerobic physical exercises, with progressive duration of 30 to 50 minutes, twice a week for twelve weeks. Before starting the program and every four weeks, all patients in both groups were assessed for fatigue (fatigue severity scale), respiratory (Pimáx and Pemáx) and peripheral (concentric quadriceps peak torque) muscle strength, functional capacity (6-minute walking distance) and quality of life (Short Form-36 Health Survey questionnaire). Results: The face-to-face group showed reduced fatigue (P<0.001), increased inspiratory (P<0.001), expiratory (P<0.001) and peripheral (P<0.001) muscle strength of the 6MWD (P<0.001) and improved quality of life. The home group showed no significant improvement in these variables. Conclusion: A face-to-face program of moderate aerobic exercise in patients with compensated cirrhosis reduces fatigue, improves functional capacity and quality of life and increases respiratory and peripheral muscle strength. Home physical exercises do not cause the same adaptive effects in this population.
RESUMO Contexto: O exercício físico retarda o processo sarcopênico e pode reverter a perda de força muscular, melhorar a qualidade de vida e prognóstico em cirróticos. Objetivo: O objetivo foi verificar os efeitos do exercício aeróbico presencial versus domiciliar sobre variáveis fadiga, força muscular respiratória e periférica, capacidade funcional e qualidade de vida em pacientes com cirrose compensada. Métodos: Os pacientes foram selecionados por conveniência, estratificados e randomizados em exercício presencial supervisionado (n=13) e exercício domiciliar sem supervisão diária (n=12). Os pacientes foram submetidos a um programa de exercícios físicos aeróbicos, com duração progressiva de 30 minutos a 1 hora, duas vezes por semana durante 12 semanas. Antes de iniciar o programa e a cada 4 semanas, todos os pacientes de ambos os grupos foram avaliados quanto à fadiga (escala de gravidade da fadiga), força muscular respiratória (Pimáx e Pemáx) e periférica (pico de torque do quadríceps concêntrico), capacidade funcional (distância caminhada de 6 minutos) e qualidade de vida (questionário Short Form-36 Health Survey). Resultados: O grupo presencial apresentou redução da fadiga (P<0,001), aumento da força muscular inspiratória (P<0,001), expiratória (P<0,001), e periférica (P<0,001), da DTC6 (P<0,001) e melhora da qualidade de vida. O grupo domiciliar não apresentou melhora significativa nessas variáveis. Conclusão: Um programa presencial de exercícios aeróbicos moderados em pacientes com cirrose compensada reduz a fadiga, melhora a capacidade funcional e qualidade de vida, aumenta força muscular respiratória e periférica. Os exercícios físicos domiciliares não provocam os mesmos efeitos adaptativos nesta população.
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Resumo Fundamento A ablação por cateter é uma terapia bem estabelecida para controle do ritmo cardíaco em pacientes refratários ou intolerantes a drogas antiarrítmicas (DAA). Porém, a eficácia desse procedimento comparada à de DAA como estratégia de primeira linha no controle do ritmo cardíaco na fibrilação atrial é menos conhecida. Objetivos Conduzir uma revisão sistemática e metanálise da ablação por cateter vs. DAA em pacientes sem nenhum tratamento prévio para controle do ritmo. Métodos Buscamos, nos bancos de dados do PubMed, EMBASE, e Cochrane, ensaios randomizados controlados que compararam ablação por cateter com DAA para controle do ritmo cardíaco em pacientes com FA sintomática e descreveram os seguintes desfechos: (1) recorrência de taquiarritmia atrial (TA); (2) FA sintomática; (3) internações hospitalares; e (4) bradicardia sintomática. A heterogeneidade foi avaliada por estatística I2. Valores de p menores que 0,05 foram considerados estatisticamente significativos. Resultados Incluímos cinco ensaios com 994 pacientes, dos quais 502 (50,5%) foram submetidos à ablação por cateter. O período médio de acompanhamento foi de um a cinco anos. Recorrências de TA (OR 0,36; IC95% 0,25-0,52; p<0,001) e de FA sintomática (OR 0,32; IC95% 0,18-0,57; p<0,001), e internações hospitalares (OR 0,25; IC95% 0,15-0,42; p<0,001) foram menos frequentes nos pacientes tratados com ablação por cateter que naqueles tratados com DAA. Bradicardia sintomática não foi diferente entre os grupos (OR 0,55; IC95% 0,18-1,65; p=0,28). Derrame ou tamponamento pericárdico significativo ocorreu em oito dos 464 (1,7%) pacientes no grupo submetido à ablação. Conclusão Esses achados sugerem maior eficácia da ablação por cateter que das DAA como estratégia inicial de controle do ritmo cardíaco em pacientes com DA sintomática.
Abstract Background Catheter ablation is a well-established therapy for rhythm control in patients who are refractory or intolerant to anti-arrhythmic drugs (AAD). Less is known about the efficacy of catheter ablation compared with AAD as a first-line strategy for rhythm control in atrial fibrillation (AF). Objectives We aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of catheter ablation vs. AAD in patients naïve to prior rhythm control therapies. Methods PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases were searched for randomized controlled trials that compared catheter ablation to AAD for initial rhythm control in symptomatic AF and reported the outcomes of (1) recurrent atrial tachyarrhythmias (ATs); (2) symptomatic AF; (3) hospitalizations; and (4) symptomatic bradycardia. Heterogeneity was examined with I2statistics. P values of < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results We included five trials with 994 patients, of whom 502 (50.5%) underwent catheter ablation. Mean follow-up ranged from one to five years. Recurrences of AT (OR 0.36; 95% CI 0.25-0.52; p<0.001) and symptomatic AF (OR 0.32; 95% CI 0.18-0.57; p<0.001), and hospitalizations (OR 0.25; 95% CI 0.15-0.42; p<0.001) were significantly less frequent in patients treated with catheter ablation compared with AAD. Symptomatic bradycardia was not significantly different between groups (OR 0.55; 95% CI 0.18-1.65; p=0.28). Significant pericardial effusions or tamponade occurred in eight of 464 (1.7%) patients in the catheter ablation group. Conclusion These findings suggest that catheter ablation has superior efficacy to AAD as an initial rhythm control strategy in patients with symptomatic AF.
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Resumo Fundamento A estimulação ventricular direita convencional aumenta o risco de fibrilação atrial e insuficiência cardíaca em portadores de marca-passo. A estimulação do ramo esquerdo (RE) do sistema His-Purkinje pode evitar os desfechos indesejados da estimulação ventricular direita. Objetivo Analisar retrospectivamente os desfechos intraoperatórios, eletrocardiográficos e os dados clínicos do seguimento inicial de pacientes submetidos à estimulação do RE. Métodos Foram avaliados os parâmetros eletrônicos do implante e eventuais complicações precoces de 52 pacientes consecutivos submetidos à estimulação do sistema de condução. O nível de significância alfa adotado foi igual a 0,05. Resultados 52 pacientes foram submetidos a estimulação do RE do sistema His-Purkinje, obtendo sucesso em 50 procedimentos. 69,2% dos pacientes eram do sexo masculino e a mediana e intervalo interquatil da idade no momento do implante foi de 73,5 (65,0-80,0) anos. A duração do QRS pré-implante foi de 146 (104-175) ms e de 120 (112-130) ms após o procedimento. O tempo de ativação do ventrículo esquerdo foi de 78 (70-84) ms. A amplitude da onda R foi de 12,00 (7,95-15,30) mV, com limiar de estimulação de 0,5 (0,4-0,7) V × 0,4 ms e impedância de 676 (534-780) ohms. O tempo de procedimento foi de 116 (90-130) min e o tempo de fluoroscopia foi de 14,2 (10,0-21,6) min. Conclusão A estimulação cardíaca do sistema de condução His-Purkinje por meio da estimulação do ramo esquerdo é uma técnica segura e factível. Nesta casuística, apresentou alta taxa de sucesso, foi realizada com tempo de procedimento e fluoroscopia baixos e obteve medidas eletrônicas adequadas.
Abstract Background Conventional right ventricular pacing increases the risk of atrial fibrillation and heart failure in pacemaker patients. Stimulation of the left bundle branch (LBB) of the His-Purkinje system can prevent the unwanted outcomes of right ventricular pacing. Objective To retrospectively analyze the intraoperative outcomes, electrocardiographic and clinical data from the initial follow-up of patients submitted to stimulation of the LBB. Methods The electronic parameters of the implant and of possible early complications of 52 consecutive patients submitted to stimulation of the conduction system were evaluated. The adopted significance level was 0.05. Results Fifty-two patients underwent left bundle branch stimulation, with 50 successful procedures; 69.2% of the patients were male, and the median and interquartile range of age at the time of implantation was 73.5 (65.0-80.0) years. The pre-implant QRS duration was 146 (104-175) ms and 120 (112-130) ms after the procedure. The left ventricle activation time was 78 (70-84) ms. The R-wave amplitude was 12.00 (7.95-15.30) mV, with a stimulation threshold of 0.5 (0.4-0.7) V x 0.4 ms and impedance of 676 (534-780) ohms. The procedure duration was 116 (90-130) min, and the fluoroscopy time was 14.2 (10.0-21.6) min. Conclusion Cardiac stimulation of the His-Purkinje conduction system through the stimulation of the left bundle branch is a safe and feasible technique. In this study, it showed a high success rate, with low procedure and fluoroscopy periods, achieving adequate electronic measurements.
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Humanos , Masculino , Fascículo Atrioventricular , Estimulación Cardíaca Artificial/métodos , Estudios Retrospectivos , Resultado del Tratamiento , Electrocardiografía/métodos , Sistema de Conducción CardíacoRESUMEN
Resumo Fundamento A ablação da fibrilação atrial (FA) e do flutter atrial dependente de istmo cavo-tricuspídeo (FLA-ICT) pode ser realizada simultaneamente quando as duas arritmias tenham sido registradas antes do procedimento. Entretanto, a melhor abordagem não é clara quando pacientes com FLA-ICT são encaminhados para ablação sem o registro prévio de FA. Objetivos Avaliar a prevalência e identificar os preditores de ocorrência do primeiro episódio de FA após ablação de FLA-ICT em pacientes sem o registro prévio de FA. Métodos Coorte retrospectiva de pacientes submetidos exclusivamente a ablação por cateter para FLA-ICT, sem registro prévio de FA. As características clínicas foram comparadas entre os grupos em que houve ocorrência de FA pós-ablação de FLA-ICT vs. sem ocorrência de FA. O nível de significância estatística adotado foi de 5%. Na análise de preditores, o desfecho primário avaliado foi ocorrência de FA após ablação de FLA-ICT. Resultados De um total de 227 pacientes submetidos a ablação de FLA-ICT (110 com registro de FA e 33 sem seguimento adequado), 84 pacientes foram incluídos, dos quais 45 (53,6%) apresentaram FA pós-ablação. Não houve variáveis preditoras de ocorrência de FA. Os escores HATCH e CHA2DS2-VASC foram semelhantes nos dois grupos. As taxas de recorrência de FLA-ICT e complicações após a ablação foram de 11,5% e 1,2%, respectivamente. Conclusões A ablação de FLA-ICT é eficaz e segura, mas 50% dos pacientes desenvolvem FA após ablação. Entretanto, ainda é incerto o papel da ablação combinada (FLA-ICT e FA) visando prevenção da ocorrência de FA. (Arq Bras Cardiol. 2020; [online].ahead print, PP.0-0)
Abstract Background Simultaneous ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) and cavotricuspid isthmus (CTI)-dependent atrial flutter can be performed when both arrythmias had been recorded before the procedure. However, the best approach has not been defined in case of patients referred for ablation with CTI-dependent atrial flutter, without history of AF. Objectives To assess the prevalence and to identify predictors of the first episode of AF after ablation of CTI-dependent atrial flutter in patients without history of AF. Methods Retrospective cohort of patients with CTI-dependent atrial flutter without history of AF undergoing catheter ablation. Clinical characteristics were compared between patients who developed AF and those who did not have AF after the procedure. Significance level was set at 5%. In the analysis of predicting factors, the primary outcome was occurrence of AF after CTI-dependent atrial flutter ablation. Results Of a total of 227 patients undergoing ablation of CTI-dependent atrial flutter (110 with history of AF and 33 without adequate follow-up), 84 were included, and 45 (53.6%) developed post-ablation AF. The HATCH and CHA2DS2-VASC scores were not different between the groups. Recurrence rate of CTI-dependent atrial flutter and complication rate were 11.5% and 1.2%, respectively, after ablation. Conclusions Although ablation of CTI-dependent atrial flutter is a safe and effective procedure, 50% of the patients developed AF after the procedure. However, the role of combined ablation (CTI-dependent atrial flutter plus AF) aiming at preventing AF is still uncertain. (Arq Bras Cardiol. 2020; [online].ahead print, PP.0-0)
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Humanos , Fibrilación Atrial/epidemiología , Aleteo Atrial/cirugía , Ablación por Catéter/efectos adversos , Recurrencia , Fibrilación Atrial/etiología , Fibrilación Atrial/prevención & control , Aleteo Atrial/diagnóstico , Aleteo Atrial/epidemiología , Prevalencia , Estudios Retrospectivos , Resultado del Tratamiento , Ablación por Catéter/métodosRESUMEN
O manejo de dispositivos cardíacos eletrônicos implantáveis de pacientes que evoluem a óbito tem sido motivo de controvérsia. Em nosso meio, não há recomendações uniformes, estando baseadas exclusivamente em protocolos institucionais e em costumes regionais. Quando o cadáver é submetido para cremação, além de outros cuidados, recomenda-se a retirada do dispositivo devido ao risco de explosão e dano do equipamento crematório. Principalmente no contexto da pandemia causada pelo SARS-Cov-2, a orientação e organização de unidades hospitalares e serviços funerários é imprescindível para minimizar o fluxo de pessoas em contato com fluidos corporais de indivíduos falecidos por COVID-19. Nesse sentido, a Sociedade Brasileira de Arritmias Cardíacas elaborou este documento com orientações práticas, tendo como base publicações internacionais e recomendação emitida pelo Conselho Federal de Medicina do Brasil.
The management of cardiac implantable electronic devices after death has become a source of controversy. There are no uniform recommendations for such management in Brazil; practices rely exclusively on institutional protocols and regional custom. When the cadaver is sent for cremation, it is recommended to remove the device due to the risk of explosion and damage to crematorium equipment, in addition to other precautions. Especially in the context of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, proper guidance and organization of hospital mortuary facilities and funeral services is essential to minimize the flow of people in contact with bodily fluids from individuals who have died with COVID-19. In this context, the Brazilian Society of Cardiac Arrhythmias has prepared this document with practical guidelines, based on international publications and a recommendation issued by the Brazilian Federal Medical Council.
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Humanos , Marcapaso Artificial , Autopsia/métodos , Desfibriladores Implantables , Dispositivos de Terapia de Resincronización Cardíaca , COVID-19RESUMEN
BACKGROUND: The potential for cellular cardiomyoplasty to provide functional left ventricular recovery in the chronically injured heart remains unclear. METHODS: Yorkshire swine (n = 10; 35-50 kg) had anterolateral myocardial infarction (MI) induced by coil embolization of the left anterior descending artery. Approximately 5 weeks post-MI, a composite, intravascular ultrasound-guided catheter system (TransAccess) was used to deliver an autologous, labeled, bone marrow-derived cell sub-population (approximately 3 x 10(8) cells) or saline control (approximately 50 injections/arm) through coronary veins directly into infarct and peri-infarct myocardium. Two months post-transplant, the animals had blinded endocardial and epicardial left ventricular electrical scar mapping and biventricular electrical stimulation. Coronary angiography and quantitative biplane ventriculography were performed at baseline, transplant, and sacrifice time-points. RESULTS: Robust, viable, predominantly desmin-negative cell grafts were demonstrated post-mortem in all treatment animals. Baseline and pre-transplant global and regional wall motion was similar between groups. The cell treatment group demonstrated functional recovery with a left ventricular ejection fraction of 38.1% at the time of transplant increasing to 48.5% (p = 0.005) at sacrifice, whereas the control arm was unchanged (38.0% vs 34.3%, respectively; p = NS). The regional improvement corresponded with a reduction in percentage of hypokinetic (52.1%-42.9%, p = 0.002) and percentage of akinetic (24.8%-17.7%, p = 0.04) segments in the cell-treated animals. Epicardial scar area was not different (37 cm2 vs 23 cm2, p = 0.37) between groups. CONCLUSIONS: Percutaneous, transvascular, direct intramyocardial bone marrow cell transplantation is safe and feasible in chronically infarcted tissue. In this pilot study, cell therapy improved overall left ventricular systolic function by recruiting previously hypokinetic or akinetic myocardial tissue.