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Physiol Rep ; 12(13): e16131, 2024 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38942728

ABSTRACT

The hemodynamic response during the transition from the supine to standing position in idiopathic atrial fibrillation (AF) patients is not completely understood. This study aimed to analyze the hemodynamic changes that occur during the head-up tilt test in idiopathic AF patients. We investigated the hemodynamic changes during the head-up tilt test with impedance cardiography in 40 AF patients (12 with AF rhythm-AFr and 28 with sinus rhythm-AFsr) and 38 non-AF controls. Patients with AFr had attenuated SVI decrease after standing when compared to AFsr and non-AF [ΔSVI in mL/m2: -1.3 (-3.4 to 1.7) vs. -6.4 (-17.3 to -0.1) vs. -11.8 (-18.7 to -8.0), respectively; p < 0.001]. PVRI decreased in AFr but increased in AFsr and non-AF [ΔPVRI in dyne.seg.m2/cm5: -477 (-1148 to 82.5) vs. 131 (-525 to 887) vs. 357 (-29 to 681), respectively; p < 0.01]. Similarly, compared with non-AF patients, AFr patients also had a greater HR and greater CI increase after standing. The haemodynamic response to orthostatic challenge suggests differential adaptations between patients with AF rhythm and those reverted to sinus rhythm or healthy controls. Characterizing the hemodynamic phenotype may be relevant for the individualized treatment of AF patients.


Subject(s)
Adaptation, Physiological , Atrial Fibrillation , Hemodynamics , Tilt-Table Test , Humans , Atrial Fibrillation/physiopathology , Atrial Fibrillation/diagnosis , Male , Female , Tilt-Table Test/methods , Middle Aged , Aged , Cardiography, Impedance/methods , Heart Rate
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Am J Cardiol ; 197: 3-12, 2023 06 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37104891

ABSTRACT

It is of paramount importance to characterize the individual hemodynamic response of patients with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) to select the best therapeutic intervention. Our aim in this study was to describe the hemodynamic changes in 40 patients with POTS during the head-up tilt test and compare them with 48 healthy patients. Hemodynamic parameters were obtained by cardiac bioimpedance. Patients were compared in supine position and after 5, 10, 15, and 20 minutes of orthostatic position. Patients with POTS demonstrated higher heart rate (74 beats per minute [64 to 80] vs 67 [62 to 72], p <0.001) and lower stroke volume (SV) (83.0 ml [72 to 94] vs 90 [79 to 112], p <0.001) at supine position. The response to orthostatic challenge was characterized by a decrease in SV index (SVI) in both groups (ΔSVI in ml/m2: -16 [-25 to -7.] vs -11 [-17 to -6.1], p = NS). Peripheral vascular resistance (PVR) was reduced only in POTS (ΔPVR in dyne.seg/cm5:-52 [-279 to 163] vs 326 [58 to 535], p <0.001). According to the best cut-off points obtained using the receiver operating characteristic analysis for the variation of SVI (-15.5%) and PVR index (PVRI) (-5.5%), we observed 4 distinct groups of POTS: 10% presented an increase in both SVI and PVRI after the orthostatic challenge, 35% presented a PVRI decrease with SVI maintenance or increase, 37.5% presented an SVI decrease with PVRI maintenance or elevation, and 17.5% presented a reduction in both variables. Body mass index, ΔSVI, and ΔPVRI were strongly correlated with POTS (area under the curve = 0.86 [95% confidence interval 0.77 to 0.92], p <0.0001). In conclusion, the use of appropriate cut-off points for hemodynamic parameters using bioimpedance cardiography during the head-up tilt test could be a useful strategy to identify the main mechanism involved and to select the best individual therapeutic strategy in POTS.


Subject(s)
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome , Humans , Blood Pressure/physiology , Hemodynamics/physiology , Heart Rate/physiology , Vascular Resistance
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Arq Bras Cardiol ; 116(4): 814-835, 2021 04.
Article in English, Portuguese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33886735

ABSTRACT

Dysautonomia covers a range of clinical conditions with different characteristics and prognoses. They are classified as Reflex Syndromes, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension (nOH) and Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity Syndrome. Reflex (vasovagal) syndromes will not be discussed in this article. Reflex (vasovagal) syndromes are mostly benign and usually occur in patients without an intrinsic autonomic nervous system (ANS) or heart disease. Therefore, they are usually studied separately. Cardiovascular Autonomic Neuropathy (CAN) is the term most currently used to define dysautonomia with impairment of the sympathetic and/or parasympathetic cardiovascular autonomic nervous system. It can be idiopathic, such as multisystemic atrophy or pure autonomic failure, or secondary to systemic pathologies such as diabetes mellitus, neurodegenerative diseases, Parkinson's disease, dementia syndromes, chronic renal failure, amyloidosis and it may also occur in the elderly. The presence of Cardiovascular Autonomic Neuropathy (CAN) implies greater severity and worse prognosis in various clinical situations. Detection of Orthostatic Hypotension (OH) is a late sign and means greater severity in the context of dysautonomia, defined as Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension (nOH). It must be differentiated from hypotension due to hypovolemia or medications, called non-neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (nnOH). OH can result from benign causes, such as acute, chronic hypovolemia or use of various drugs. However, these drugs may only reveal subclinical pictures of Dysautonomia. All drugs of patients with dysautonomic conditions should be reevaluated. Precise diagnosis of CAN and the investigation of the involvement of other organs or systems is extremely important in the clinical suspicion of pandysautonomia. In diabetics, in addition to age and time of disease, other factors are associated with a higher incidence of CAN, such poor glycemic control, hypertension, dyslipidemia and obesity. Among diabetic patients, 38-44% can develop Dysautonomia, with prognostic implications and higher cardiovascular mortality. In the initial stages of DM, autonomic dysfunction involves the parasympathetic system, then the sympathetic system and, later on, it presents as orthostatic hypotension. Valsalva, Respiratory and Orthostatic tests (30:15) are the gold standard methods for the diagnosis of CAN. They can be associated with RR Variability tests in the time domain, and mainly in the frequency domain, to increase the sensitivity (protocol of the 7 tests). These tests can detect initial or subclinical abnormalities and assess severity and prognosis. The Tilt Test should not be the test of choice for investigating CAN at an early stage, as it detects cases at more advanced stages. Tilt response with a dysautonomic pattern (gradual drop in blood pressure without increasing heart rate) may suggest CAN. Treatment of patients at moderate to advanced stages of dysautonomia is quite complex and often refractory, requiring specialized and multidisciplinary evaluation. There is no cure for most types of Dysautonomia at a late stage. NOH patients can progress with supine hypertension in more than 50% of the cases, representing a major therapeutic challenge. The immediate risk and consequences of OH should take precedence over the later risks of supine hypertension and values greater than 160/90 mmHg are tolerable. Sleeping with the head elevated (20-30 cm), not getting up at night, taking short-acting antihypertensive drugs for more severe cases, such as losartan, captopril, clonidine or nitrate patches, may be necessary and effective in some cases. Preventive measures such as postural care; good hydration; higher salt intake; use of compression stockings and abdominal straps; portioned meals; supervised physical activity, mainly sitting, lying down or exercising in the water are important treatment steps. Various drugs can be used for symptomatic nOH, especially fludrocortisone, midodrine and droxidopa, the latter not available in Brazil. The risk of exacerbation or triggering supine hypertension should be considered. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome represents a form of Dysautonomia and has been renamed as a systemic disease of exercise intolerance, with new diagnostic criteria: 1 - Unexplained fatigue, leading to occupational disability for more than 6 months; 2 - Feeling ill after exercising; 3 - Non-restorative sleep; 4 - One of the following findings: cognitive impairment or orthostatic intolerance. Several pathologies today have evolved with chronic fatigue, being called chronic diseases associated with chronic fatigue. Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), another form of presentation of dysautonomic syndromes, is characterized by sustained elevation of heart rate (HR) ≥30 bpm (≥40 bpm if <20 years) or HR ≥120 bpm, in the first 10 minutes in an orthostatic position or during the tilt test, without classical orthostatic hypotension associated. A slight decrease in blood pressure may occur. Symptoms appear or get worse in an orthostatic position, with dizziness, weakness, pre-syncope, palpitations, and other systemic symptoms being common.


O termo disautonomia abrange um conjunto de condições clínicas com características e prognósticos distintos. Classificam-se em síndromes reflexas, síndrome postural ortostática taquicardizante (SPOT), síndrome da fadiga crônica, Hipotensão Ortostática Neurogênica (HON) e a Síndrome da hipersensibilidade do seio carotídeo. As síndromes reflexas (vasovagal) não serão discutidas neste artigo. As síndromes reflexas (vasovagal) são, na maioria das vezes, benignas, e ocorrem usualmente em pacientes sem doença intrínseca do sistema nervoso autônomo (SNA) ou do coração. Por isso, geralmente são estudadas separadamente. O termo neuropatia autonômica cardiovascular (NAC) é o mais utilizado na atualidade para definir as disautonomias com comprometimento do sistema nervoso autônomo cardiovascular simpático e/ou parassimpático. Pode ser idiopática, como a atrofia multissistêmica ou a falência autonômica pura, ou secundária a patologias sistêmicas como diabetes mellitus, doenças neurodegenerativas, doença de Parkinson, síndromes demenciais, insuficiência renal crônica, amiloidose, podendo também acometer idosos. A presença de neuropatia autonômica cardiovascular (NAC) implica em maior gravidade e pior prognóstico em diversas situações clínicas. A detecção de hipotensão ortostática (HO) é um sinal tardio e significa maior gravidade no contexto das disautonomias, definida como hipotensão ortostática neurogênica (HON). Deve ser diferenciada das hipotensões por hipovolemia ou medicamentosas, chamadas de hipotensão ortostática não neurogênica (HONN). A HO pode decorrer de causas benignas, como a hipovolemia aguda, crônica, ou ao uso de diversos fármacos. Esses fármacos podem, entretanto, apenas desmascarar quadros subclínicos de disautonomia. Deve-se reavaliar todos os fármacos de pacientes com quadros disautonômicos. O diagnóstico preciso de NAC e a investigação do envolvimento de outros órgãos ou sistemas é de extrema importância na suspeita clínica de uma pandisautonomia. No diabético, além da idade e do tempo de doença, outros fatores estão associados a maior ocorrência de NAC, como descontrole glicêmico, hipertensão, dislipidemia e obesidade. Entre os pacientes diabéticos, 38­44% podem evoluir com disautonomia, com implicações prognósticas e maior mortalidade cardiovascular. Nas etapas iniciais da DM, a disfunção autonômica envolve o sistema parassimpático, posteriormente o simpático e mais tardiamente manifesta-se com hipotensão ortostática. Os testes de Valsalva, respiratório e ortostático (30:15) são os métodos de padrão ouro para o diagnóstico de NAC. Eles podem ser associados aos testes de variabilidade RR no domínio do tempo, e principalmente da frequência, para aumento da sensibilidade (protocolo dos 7 testes). Esses testes podem detectar alterações iniciais ou subclínicas e avaliar a gravidade e o prognóstico. O teste de inclinação (tilt test) não deve ser o exame de escolha para investigação de NAC em fase inicial, pois detecta casos em fases mais avançadas. A resposta no tilt com padrão disautonômico (queda gradativa da pressão arterial sem aumento da frequência cardíaca) pode sugerir NAC. O tratamento dos pacientes em fases moderadas a avançadas das disautonomias é bastante complexo e muitas vezes refratário, necessitando de avaliação especializada e multidisciplinar. Não há cura para a maioria das disautonomias em fase tardia. Os pacientes com HON podem evoluir com hipertensão supina em mais de 50% dos casos, representando um grande desafio terapêutico. O risco imediato e as consequências da HO devem ter preferência sobre os riscos mais tardios da hipertensão supina e valores maiores que 160/90 mmHg são toleráveis. Medidas como dormir com a cabeceira elevada (20­30 cm), não levantar à noite, uso de anti-hipertensivo de ação curta noturna para casos mais severos, como a losartana, captopril, clonidina ou adesivos de nitratos, podem ser necessários e efetivos em alguns casos. As medidas preventivas como cuidados posturais, boa hidratação, maior ingesta de sal, uso de meias e cintas abdominais compressoras, refeições fracionadas, atividade física supervisionada principalmente sentada, deitada ou exercícios na água são etapas importantes no tratamento. Diversos fármacos podem ser usados para HON sintomática, principalmente a fludrocortisona, a midodrina e a droxidopa. Esses últimas não estão disponíveis no Brasil. O risco de exacerbação ou desencadeamento de hipertensão supina deve ser considerado. A síndrome da fadiga crônica representa uma forma de disautonomia e tem sido renomeada como doença sistêmica de intolerância ao exercício, com novos critérios diagnósticos: 1 - Fadiga inexplicada, levando a incapacidade para o trabalho por mais que 6 meses; 2 - Mal-estar após exercício; 3 - Sono não reparador; 4 - Mais um dos seguintes achados: comprometimento cognitivo ou intolerância ortostática. Várias patologias na atualidade têm evoluído com fadiga crônica, sendo denominadas de doenças crônicas associadas a fadiga crônica. A síndrome postural ortostática taquicardizante (SPOT), outra forma de apresentação das síndromes disautonômicas, é caracterizada por elevação sustentada da frequência cardíaca (FC) ≥30 bpm (≥40 bpm se <20 anos) ou FC ≥120 bpm, nos primeiros 10 minutos em posição ortostática ou durante o tilt test, sem hipotensão ortostática clássica associada. Pode ocorrer leve redução na pressão arterial. Os sintomas manifestam-se ou pioram em posição ortostática, sendo comuns a tontura, fraqueza, pré-síncope, palpitações, além de outros sintomas sistêmicos.


Subject(s)
Autonomic Nervous System Diseases , Droxidopa , Hypotension, Orthostatic , Aged , Autonomic Nervous System Diseases/diagnosis , Brazil , Humans , Tilt-Table Test
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Arq Bras Cardiol ; 107(4): 354-364, 2016 Oct.
Article in Portuguese, English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27849259

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Orthostatic intolerance patients' pathophysiological mechanism is still obscure, contributing to the difficulty in their clinical management. OBJECTIVE: To investigate hemodynamic changes during tilt test in individuals with orthostatic intolerance symptoms, including syncope or near syncope. METHODS: Sixty-one patients who underwent tilt test at - 70° in the phase without vasodilators were divided into two groups. For data analysis, only the first 20 minutes of tilting were considered. Group I was made up of 33 patients who had an increase of total peripheral vascular resistance (TPVR) during orthostatic position; and Group II was made up of 28 patients with a decrease in TPVR (characterizing insufficient peripheral vascular resistance). The control group consisted of 24 healthy asymptomatic individuals. Hemodynamic parameters were obtained by a non-invasive hemodynamic monitor in three different moments (supine position, tilt 10' and tilt 20') adjusted for age. RESULTS: In the supine position, systolic volume (SV) was significantly reduced in both Group II and I in comparison to the control group, respectively (66.4 ±14.9 ml vs. 81.8±14.8 ml vs. 101.5±24.2 ml; p<0.05). TPVR, however, was higher in Group II in comparison to Group I and controls, respectively (1750.5± 442 dyne.s/cm5 vs.1424±404 dyne.s/cm5 vs. 974.4±230 dyne.s/cm5; p<0.05). In the orthostatic position, at 10', there was repetition of findings, with lower absolute values of SV compared to controls (64.1±14.0 ml vs 65.5±11.3 ml vs 82.8±15.6 ml; p<0.05). TPVR, on the other hand, showed a relative drop in Group II, in comparison to Group I. CONCLUSION: Reduced SV was consistently observed in the groups of patients with orthostatic intolerance in comparison to the control group. Two different responses to tilt test were observed: one group with elevated TPVR and another with a relative drop in TPVR, possibly suggesting a more severe failure of compensation mechanisms.


Subject(s)
Blood Pressure/physiology , Hemodynamics/physiology , Orthostatic Intolerance/physiopathology , Tilt-Table Test/methods , Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Anthropometry , Case-Control Studies , Humans , Middle Aged , Reference Values , Retrospective Studies , Supine Position/physiology , Syncope/physiopathology , Systole/physiology , Time Factors , Young Adult
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Arq. bras. cardiol ; Arq. bras. cardiol;107(4): 354-364, Oct. 2016. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-827854

ABSTRACT

Abstract Background: Orthostatic intolerance patients' pathophysiological mechanism is still obscure, contributing to the difficulty in their clinical management. Objective: To investigate hemodynamic changes during tilt test in individuals with orthostatic intolerance symptoms, including syncope or near syncope. Methods: Sixty-one patients who underwent tilt test at - 70° in the phase without vasodilators were divided into two groups. For data analysis, only the first 20 minutes of tilting were considered. Group I was made up of 33 patients who had an increase of total peripheral vascular resistance (TPVR) during orthostatic position; and Group II was made up of 28 patients with a decrease in TPVR (characterizing insufficient peripheral vascular resistance). The control group consisted of 24 healthy asymptomatic individuals. Hemodynamic parameters were obtained by a non-invasive hemodynamic monitor in three different moments (supine position, tilt 10' and tilt 20') adjusted for age. Results: In the supine position, systolic volume (SV) was significantly reduced in both Group II and I in comparison to the control group, respectively (66.4 ±14.9 ml vs. 81.8±14.8 ml vs. 101.5±24.2 ml; p<0.05). TPVR, however, was higher in Group II in comparison to Group I and controls, respectively (1750.5± 442 dyne.s/cm5 vs.1424±404 dyne.s/cm5 vs. 974.4±230 dyne.s/cm5; p<0.05). In the orthostatic position, at 10', there was repetition of findings, with lower absolute values of SV compared to controls (64.1±14.0 ml vs 65.5±11.3 ml vs 82.8±15.6 ml; p<0.05). TPVR, on the other hand, showed a relative drop in Group II, in comparison to Group I. Conclusion: Reduced SV was consistently observed in the groups of patients with orthostatic intolerance in comparison to the control group. Two different responses to tilt test were observed: one group with elevated TPVR and another with a relative drop in TPVR, possibly suggesting a more severe failure of compensation mechanisms.


Resumo Fundamento: O mecanismo fisiopatológico de pacientes com intolerância ortostática ainda é obscuro, contribuindo para a dificuldade no manejo clínicos desses pacientes. Objetivo: Investigar as alterações hemodinâmicas durante teste de inclinação (tilt teste) em indivíduos com sintomas de intolerância ortostática, incluindo síncope ou pré-síncope. Métodos: Sessenta e um pacientes, com tilt teste a 70º negativo na fase livre de vasodilatador, foram divididos em dois grupos. Para análise dos dados foram considerados apenas os primeiros 20 minutos de inclinação. Grupo I (33 pacientes) que tiveram elevação da resistência vascular periférica total (RVPT) durante posição ortostática e Grupo II (28 pacientes) com queda da RVPT (caracterizando insuficiência de resistência vascular periférica). O grupo controle consistia de indivíduos saudáveis e assintomáticos (24 indivíduos). Os parâmetros hemodinâmicos foram obtidos por um monitor hemodinâmico não invasivo em 3 momentos distintos (posição supina, tilt 10' e tilt 20'), ajustados para idade. Resultados: Na posição supina, o volume sistólico (VS) foi significantemente reduzido tanto no Grupo II quanto no I, quando comparado ao do Grupo controle, respectivamente (66,4 ±14,9 ml vs. 81,8±14,8 ml vs. 101,5±24,2 ml; p<0,05.) A RVPT, no entanto, foi mais elevada no Grupo II, quando comparada a do Grupo I e controles, respectivamente (1750,5± 442 dyne.s/cm5 vs.1424±404 dyne.s/cm5 vs. 974,4±230 dyne.s/cm5; p<0,05). Na posição ortostática, aos 10', houve repetição dos achados, com valores absolutos inferiores de VS Comparado aos controles (64,1±14,0 ml vs 65,5±11,3 ml vs 82,8±15,6 ml; p<0,05). A RVPT, todavia, apresentou queda relativa no Grupo II comparado ao I. Conclusão: Volume sistólico reduzido foi consistentemente observado nos grupos de pacientes com intolerância ortostática, quando comparado ao grupo controle. Foram observadas duas respostas distintas ao teste de inclinação: um grupo com elevação de RVPT e outro com queda relativa desta, indicando, possivelmente, falência mais acentuada dos mecanismos de compensação.


Subject(s)
Humans , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Young Adult , Blood Pressure/physiology , Tilt-Table Test/methods , Orthostatic Intolerance/physiopathology , Hemodynamics/physiology , Reference Values , Syncope/physiopathology , Systole/physiology , Time Factors , Case-Control Studies , Anthropometry , Retrospective Studies , Supine Position/physiology
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PLoS One ; 11(7): e0156544, 2016.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27367229

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: To report a single-institutional experience with the use of Superficial X-Ray Therapy (SXRT) for head and neck non-melanoma skin cancer (N-MSC) and to compare outcomes by prescribed fractionation schedules. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The medical records of 597 patients with 1021 lesions (720 BCC, 242 SCC, 59 SCC in situ) treated with kilovoltage radiation from 1979-2013 were retrospectively reviewed. The majority of patients were treated according to 1 of 3 institutional protocols based on the discretion of the radiation oncologist: 1) 22 x 2.5 Gy; 2) 20 x 2.5 Gy; 3) 30 x 2.0 Gy. "T" stage at first presentation was as follows: Tis (59); T1 (765); T2 (175); T3 (6), T4 (9); Tx, (7). All patients were clinical N0 and M0 at presentation. Chi-square test was used to evaluate any potential association between variables. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to analyze survival with the Log Rank test used for comparison. A Cox Regression analysis was performed for multivariate analysis. RESULTS: The median follow up was 44 months. No significant difference was observed among the 3 prescribed fractionation schemes (p = 0.78) in terms of RTOG toxicity. There were no failures among SCC in situ, 37 local failures (23 BCC, 14 SCC), 5 regional failures (all SCC) and 2 distant failures (both SCC). For BCC, the 5-year LC was 96% and the 10-year LC was 94%. For SCC the corresponding rates of local control were 92% and 87%, respectively (p = 0.03). The use of >2.0 Gy daily was significantly associated with improved LC on multivariate analysis (HR: 0.17; CI 95%: 0.05-0.59). CONCLUSION: SXRT for N-MSC of the head and neck is well tolerated, achieves excellent local control, and should continue to be recommended in the management of this disease. Fractionation schedules using >2.0 Gy daily appear to be associated with improved LC.


Subject(s)
Head and Neck Neoplasms/radiotherapy , Skin Neoplasms/radiotherapy , X-Ray Therapy , Adult , Aged , Dose Fractionation, Radiation , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Retrospective Studies , Treatment Failure
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Arq Bras Cardiol ; 78(1): 1-16, 2002 Jan.
Article in English, Portuguese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-11826343

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To identify useful clinical characteristics for selecting patients eligible for mapping and ablation of atrial fibrillation. METHODS: We studied 9 patients with atrial fibrillation, without structural heart disease, associated with: 1) antiarrhythmic drugs, 2) symptoms of low cardiac output, and 3) intention to treat. Seven patients had paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and 2 had recurrent atrial fibrillation. RESULTS: In the 6 patients who underwent mapping (all had paroxysmal atrial fibrillation), catheter ablation was successfully carried out in superior pulmonary veins in 5 patients (the first 3 in the left superior pulmonary vein and the last 2 in the right superior pulmonary vein). One patient experienced a recurrence of atrial fibrillation after 10 days. We observed that patients who had short episodes of atrial fibrillation on 24-hour Holter monitoring before the procedure were those in whom mapping the focus of tachycardia was possible. Tachycardia was successfully suppressed in 4 of 6 patients. The cause of failure was due to the impossibility of maintaining sinus rhythm long enough for efficient mapping. CONCLUSION: Patients experiencing short episodes of atrial fibrillation during 24-hour Holter monitoring were the most eligible for mapping and ablation, with a final success rate of 66%, versus the global success rate of 44%. Patients with persistent atrial fibrillation were not good candidates for focal ablation.


Subject(s)
Atrial Fibrillation/diagnosis , Atrial Fibrillation/surgery , Catheter Ablation/methods , Electrophysiologic Techniques, Cardiac/methods , Patient Selection , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Electrocardiography, Ambulatory , Humans , Male , Middle Aged
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Arq. bras. cardiol ; Arq. bras. cardiol;78(1): 1-16, Jan. 2002. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese, English | LILACS | ID: lil-301414

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To identify useful clinical characteristics for selecting patients eligible for mapping and ablation of atrial fibrillation. METHODS: We studied 9 patients with atrial fibrillation, without structural heart disease, associated with: 1) antiarrhythmic drugs, 2) symptoms of low cardiac output, and 3) intention to treat. Seven patients had paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and 2 had recurrent atrial fibrillation. RESULTS: In the 6 patients who underwent mapping (all had paroxysmal atrial fibrillation), catheter ablation was successfully carried out in superior pulmonary veins in 5 patients (the first 3 in the left superior pulmonary vein and the last 2 in the right superior pulmonary vein). One patient experienced a recurrence of atrial fibrillation after 10 days. We observed that patients who had short episodes of atrial fibrillation on 24-hour Holter monitoring before the procedure were those in whom mapping the focus of tachycardia was possible. Tachycardia was successfully suppressed in 4 of 6 patients. The cause of failure was due to the impossibility of maintaining sinus rhythm long enough for efficient mapping. CONCLUSION: Patients experiencing short episodes of atrial fibrillation during 24-hour Holter monitoring were the most eligible for mapping and ablation, with a final success rate of 66 percent, versus the global success rate of 44 percent. Patients with persistent atrial fibrillation were not good candidates for focal ablation


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adult , Middle Aged , Atrial Fibrillation , Catheter Ablation , Electrophysiologic Techniques, Cardiac , Patient Selection , Aged, 80 and over , Electrocardiography, Ambulatory
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Arq. bras. cardiol ; Arq. bras. cardiol;72(4): 451-74, Apr. 1999. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese, English | LILACS | ID: lil-241736

ABSTRACT

Objetivo - Estudar as características eletrofisiológicas que possibilitem identificar e realizar a ablação dos sítios de taquicardia ventricular de etiologia chagásica. Métodos - Trinta e um portadores de cardiopatia chagásica crônica e taquicardia ventricular sustentada (TVS), foram submetidos a estudo eletrofisiológico para tentativa de mapeamento e ablação dessa arritmia, sendo 15 pacientes cuja TVS reprodutível por estimulação ventricular programada e tolerável hemodinamicamente, 9 homens e 6 mulheres com idade variando de 37 a 67 anos e fração de ejeção de 0,17 a 0,64. O mapeamento endocárdico foi realizado durante a TVS em todos os pacientes. A energia de radiofreqüência (RF) foi aplicada nos sítios de atividade pré-sistólica de pelo menos 30ms. Utilizou-se a técnica de entrainment para identificar os circuitos reentrantes. Tanto nos sítios de sucesso como nos de insucesso da aplicação de RF em interromper a taquicardia foram analisadas as características dos eletrogramas doentrainment. Resultados - Entrainmente foi obtido durante todas as TVS mapeadas. Em 70,5 por cento dos sítios, ve-se entrainment oculto e interrupção da taquicardia nos primeiros 15s da aplicação de RF. Nos sítios de insucesso observou-se atividade elétrica significantemente mais precoce do que nos de sucesso. Observou-se nos sítios estimulados uma associação significante entre a obtenção de entrainment oculto com o sucesso da aplicação de RF. Não foram observadas regiões de bystander. Conclusão - O mecanismo reentrante foi o responsável pela gênese de todas as taquicardias. Em 70,5 por cento dos sítios demonstrou-se participação endocárdica da zona de condução lenta dos circuitos reentrantes. Entrainment oculto foi o principal parâmetro eletrofisiológico associado com o sucesso da RF. Não houve evidências eletrofisiológicas de regiões de bystander nos circuitos de TVS.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Chagas Cardiomyopathy/physiopathology , Tachycardia, Ventricular/physiopathology , Catheter Ablation , Chagas Cardiomyopathy/complications , Chronic Disease , Tachycardia, Ventricular/etiology , Tachycardia, Ventricular/therapy
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Arq. bras. cardiol ; Arq. bras. cardiol;65(3): 227-232, Set. 1995. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-319346

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PURPOSE--To select ideal radiologic projections for mapping and ablation of tachycardias of right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT). METHODS--Ten hearts from human corpses were studied utilizing radiopaque material to identify the pulmonary valve and three distinct sites on this valve: septal anterior (A), septal posterior (P) and free-wall (L). Next, the hearts were filmed in the frontal plane and in oblique projections with 15 degrees increments to the right and to the left. The projections in which the sites were lateralized on the valve, eased radiologic interpretation and were considered ideal for mapping and ablation. Depending on the proximity of the sites to the lateral extremes of the pulmonary valve, the projections were considered ideal ( ), intermediary (++) and inadequate (+). RESULTS--Projections [table: see text] CONCLUSION--The A site of RVOT was best indicated in the 60 and 45 degrees left anterior oblique projections; the 0 degree postero anterior projection was best for mapping the P site; the L region was best explored in the 60 degrees right anterior oblique projection.


Objetivo - Identificar projeções ideais para mapeamento e ablação de taquicardias da via de saída do ventrículo direito (VSVD) através de estudo anátomo-radioscópico detalhado em corações de cadáveres. Métodos - Dez corações de cadáveres humanos foram estudados, utilizando-se material radiopaco para demarcar o anel pulmonar e três regiões distintas neste anel: septal anterior (A), septal posterior (P) e parede livre (L). Em seguida, foi realizada cine-radioscopia no plano frontal e em projeções oblíquas, com incrementos progressivos para a direita e para a esquerda. As projeções nas quais as regiões demarcadas ficaram mais lateralizadas, facilitavam a interpretação radiológica e foram as consideradas ideais para mapeamento e ablação. Dependendo da proximidade das regiões demarcadas com as extremidades laterais do anel pulmonar, as projeções foram consideradas ótimas (+++), intermediárias (++) e inadequadas (+). Resultados - Conclusão - A região A da VSVD foi melhor indicada nas projeções oblíqua anterior esquerda a 600 e 45°; a projeçãopóstero-anterior a 0° foi mais adequada para mapear a região P; a região L foi melhor explorada em projeção oblíqua anterior direita a 60º.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Tachycardia, Ventricular , Catheter Ablation , Cadaver , Tachycardia, Ventricular
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Arq. bras. cardiol ; Arq. bras. cardiol;65(1): 23-26, Jul. 1995. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-319674

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PURPOSE--To study the quantitative and qualitative aspects of junctional rhythm (JR) during radiofrequency (RF) catheter ablation of slow pathway in atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia. METHODS--Twenty five patients, 5 males, ages ranging from 15 to 76 years, with recurrent atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia, underwent to RF catheter ablation of slow pathway. During RF applications (40V, duration 60s) electrocardiographic was continuously recorded. The recordings were posteriorly used to study the presence and characteristics of JR (number of episodes, frequency and time of onset) at the effective and ineffective RF sessions. All variables were expressed as median and mean +/- SD. Univariate analysis of the effects of each variable on success or failure of ablation were performed using x2 test. A p value < 0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS--One hundred forty nine RF sessions were performed, 25 effective and 124 ineffective (mean per patient 6, range 1 to 22). JR was present in 18 of 25 effective and 44 of 124 ineffective sessions (p < 0.05). Mean time of appearance was 12s, occurring later this time in 9 of 18 effective and in 10 of 44 ineffective sessions (p < 0.05). Mean number of episodes was 3, occurring higher number in 7 of 18 effective and in 4 of 44 ineffective sessions (p < 0.05). Median of frequency of JR was 100bpm; 11 of 18 effective and 15 of 44 ineffective sessions presented higher frequencies (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION--JR during slow pathway ablation is a sensitive marker of ablation success. JR predictor of success has higher number of episodes, higher frequency and later time of appearance than that one of ineffective sessions.


Objetivo - Estudar quantitativa e qualitativamente as características do ritmo juncional (RJ) ocorrido durante o procedimento de ablação por cateter da via lenta, em pacientes com taquicardia por reentrada nodal. Métodos - Vinte e cinco pacientes (5 homens, 15 a 76 anos) foram submetidos a ablação por cateter da via lenta, utilizando radiofreqüência (RF). Durante as sessões de RF de 40V, com 1min de duração, foi realizado o registro eletrocardiográfico contínuo, na velocidade de 25mm/s. Os registros serviram, posteriormente, para análise da presença e das características do RJ (número de episódios, freqüência e tempo de aparecimento após o início da RF), nas sessões eficazes e ineficazes. As variáveis estudadas foram expressas em mediana, média e desvio-padrão. A análise univariada do efeito das mesmas no sucesso da ablação foi realizada, utilizando-se o teste do qui-quadrado. Valor de p<0,05 foi considerado significante. Resultados - Foram realizadas 149 sessões de RF (média de 6/paciente, variando de 1 a 22), sendo 25 eficazes e 124 ineficazes. O RJ esteve presente em 18 de 25 sessões eficazes e em 44 de 124 ineficazes (p<0,05). A média do tempo de aparecimento do RJ após o início da RF foi de 12s, aparecendo em tempo superior à média em 9 de 18 sessões eficazes e em 10 de 44 ineficazes (p<0,05). A média do número de episódios de RJ foi 3, sendo maior que a média em 7 de 18 sessões eficazes e em 4 de 44 ineficazes (p<0,05). A mediana da freqüência do RJ foi de 100bpm, sendo maior que esse valor em 11 de 18 sessões eficazes e em 15 de 44 ineficazes (p<0,05). Conclusão - O RJ durante ablação com RF é um marcador sensível do sucesso do procedimento. O RJ preditor de sucesso apresenta número maior de episódios, freqüência cardíaca mais elevada e aparece mais tardiamente durante o pulso de RF, quando comparado ao que resulta ineficaz


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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry , Catheter Ablation , Atrioventricular Node/physiopathology , Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry , Follow-Up Studies , Electrophysiology , Bundle of His/physiopathology , Heart Rate
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Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-165819

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Fibrilacao atrial e doencao coronaria aterosclerotica frequentemente coexistem, mas a relacao causal entre as duas patologias e provavelmente discreta. infarto agudo do miocardio parece ser um precursor para o desenvolvimento de fibrilacao atrial paroxistica em pacientes do sexo masculino. O porgnostico de portadores de fibrilacao atrial e pior do que o da populacao geral (mortalidade 2 vezes maior). O aparecimento de fibrilacao atrial em pacientes com infarto agudo do miocardio leva a mortalidade miaor, provavelmente mediado por outros fatores como idade, tamonho do infarto e disfuncao ventricular. Presenca de coronariopatia em fibrilacao atrial e fator de risco para recorrencia da arritmia apos cardioversqao para ritmo sinusal. O risco de eventos embolicos em pacientes com fibrilacao atrial e maior no subgrupo com infarto agudo do miocardio. O tratamento da fibrilacao atral na doenca coronaria e substantcialmente o mesmo. no entanto, em pacientes com infarto agudo do miocardio deve-se evitar o uso de drogas miocardiodepressoras (disopiramida, flecaininda). Nesse subgrupo de pacientes, assim como naqueles com revascularizacao miocardica, o carater transitorio da arritmia, na maioria dos pacientes, justifica uma conduta expectante sem antiarritmicos em pacientes estaveis.


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Atrial Fibrillation , Coronary Disease
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Rev. bras. anal. clin ; 24(3): 81-4, 1992. tab, ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-119547

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O estudo consiste na avaliaçao do comportamento dos hormonios tireoidianos em 83 pacientes admitidos numaUTI Geral. A dosagem dos hormonios foi feita no inicio e no final da evoluçao de cada paciente. Os pacientes dividiram-se em dois grupos: Boa evoluçao (alta da UTI) e ma evoluçao (obito). O estudo demonstra que a alteraçao (inicial menos final) no grupo que evoluiu para obito e significativamente maior que o grupo que evolui bem para o T3 (0,005

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Humans , Adult , Thyroid Hormones/analysis , Thyroid Function Tests , Brazil
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Semina ; 10(2): 84-6, set. 1989. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-80678

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Os autores estudaram a soropositividade dos fatores reumatóides (Látex, Waaler-Rose) em 77 pacientes portadores de AR. A positividade pelo método do Látex foi de 58,4% e pelo Waaler-Rose foi de 28,5% no momento do diagnóstico. Na evoluçäo dos pacientes houve soroconversäo de 6 dos 32 inicialmente negativos para o Látex e 7 dos 54 para Waaler-Rose (passando a positividade para 66,2% e 37,6% respectivamente). Os critérios clínicos foram os mais importantes para o diagnóstico, raramente necessitando-se de métodos invasivos. Na rotina de triagem diagnóstica deve-se dar preferência ao Látex, pois neste estudo mostrou-se bem mais sensível e de menor custo. Reservamos o Waaler-Rose para os casos de dúvida diagnóstica ou interesse científico


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Adult , Middle Aged , Humans , Male , Female , Arthritis, Rheumatoid/diagnosis , Rheumatoid Factor/analysis , Latex Fixation Tests , Brazil , Serologic Tests , Retrospective Studies
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