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Arq Bras Cardiol ; 118(2): 505-516, 2022 02.
Article in English, Portuguese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35262588

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.


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.


Subject(s)
Bundle of His , Cardiac Pacing, Artificial , Cardiac Pacing, Artificial/methods , Electrocardiography/methods , Heart Conduction System , Humans , Male , Retrospective Studies , Treatment Outcome
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Arq. bras. cardiol ; 118(2): 505-516, 2022. tab, graf
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1364318

ABSTRACT

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.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Bundle of His , Cardiac Pacing, Artificial/methods , Retrospective Studies , Treatment Outcome , Electrocardiography/methods , Heart Conduction System
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Arq. bras. cardiol ; 114(5): 775-782, maio 2020. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | Sec. Est. Saúde SP, LILACS | ID: biblio-1131230

ABSTRACT

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)


Subject(s)
Humans , Atrial Fibrillation/epidemiology , Atrial Flutter/surgery , Catheter Ablation/adverse effects , Recurrence , Atrial Fibrillation/etiology , Atrial Fibrillation/prevention & control , Atrial Flutter/diagnosis , Atrial Flutter/epidemiology , Prevalence , Retrospective Studies , Treatment Outcome , Catheter Ablation/methods
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Arq Bras Cardiol ; 114(5): 775-782, 2020 03 30.
Article in English, Portuguese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32236324

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).


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).


Subject(s)
Atrial Fibrillation/epidemiology , Atrial Flutter/surgery , Catheter Ablation/adverse effects , Atrial Fibrillation/etiology , Atrial Fibrillation/prevention & control , Atrial Flutter/diagnosis , Atrial Flutter/epidemiology , Catheter Ablation/methods , Humans , Prevalence , Recurrence , Retrospective Studies , Treatment Outcome
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Arq. bras. cardiol ; 111(6): 824-830, Dec. 2018. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-973806

ABSTRACT

Abstract Background: Pulmonary veins (PV) are often the trigger to atrial fibrillation (AF). Occasionally, left PVs converge on a common trunk (LCT) providing a simpler structure for catheter ablation. Objective: To compare the clinical characteristics and outcomes of ablation in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) of patients with or without LCT. Methods: Case-control study of patients undergoing first-ever catheter ablation procedure for drug refractory PAF. The information was taken from patients' records by means of a digital collection instrument, and indexed to an online database (Syscardio(r)). Clinical characteristics and procedures were compared between patients with or without LCT (LCT x n-LCT), adopting a level of statistical significance of 5%. The primary endpoint associated with efficacy was lack of atrial arrhythmia over the follow-up time. Results: One hundred and seventy two patients with PAF were included in the study, 30 (17%) LCT and 142 (83%) n-LCT. The clinical characteristics, comorbidities, symptoms scale and risk scores did not differ between the groups. There was AF recurrence in 27% of PAF patients in the n-LCT group and only 10% of patients in the LCT group (OR: 3.4 p: 0.04) after a follow-up of 34 ± 17 months and 26 ± 15 months respectively. Conclusion: Patients with a LCT have a significantly lower recurrence rate when compared to patients without this structure. It is mandatory to report the results of AF catheter ablation as a PV anatomical variation function.


Resumo Fundamento: As veias pulmonares (VP) são frequentemente o local de origem da fibrilação atrial (FA). Ocasionalmente, as VPs esquerdas confluem em um tronco comum (TrCE) proporcionando uma estrutura mais simples para ablação por cateter. Objetivos: Tem-se como objetivo comparar as características clínicas e os resultados da ablação em pacientes portadores de FA paroxística (FAP) com ou sem TrCE. Metódos: Estudo do tipo caso-controle de pacientes submetidos ao primeiro procedimento de ablação por cateter para FAP refratária a drogas antiarrítmicas. As informações foram retiradas dos prontuários dos pacientes por meio de instrumento digital de coleta e indexadas a uma base de dados online (Syscardio(r)). As características clínicas e procedimentos foram comparados entre pacientes com e sem TrCE (TrCE x n-TrCE), sendo adotado nível de significância estatística de 5%. O desfecho primário associado à eficácia foi ausência de arritmia atrial ao longo do seguimento com único procedimento. Resultados: Cento e setenta e dois pacientes foram incluídos no estudo, 30 (17%) TrCE e 142 (83%) n-TrCE. As características clínicas, comorbidades, severidade de sintomas e escores de risco não apresentaram diferença estatística entre os grupos. Houve recorrência da FA em 27% dos pacientes do grupo não-TrCE e em apenas 10% dos pacientes do grupo TrCE (OR: 3,4 p: 0.04) após um seguimento de 34±17 e 26±15 meses respectivamente. Conclusão: Pacientes com TrCE apresentam significativamente menor taxa de recorrência quando comparados a pacientes sem esta estrutura. É imprescindível relatar os resultados da ablação por cateter de FA na vigência de variações anatômicas das VPs.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Aged , Pulmonary Veins/anatomy & histology , Atrial Fibrillation/surgery , Catheter Ablation/methods , Pulmonary Veins/diagnostic imaging , Recurrence , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Case-Control Studies , Follow-Up Studies , Treatment Outcome , Kaplan-Meier Estimate
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Arq Bras Cardiol ; 111(6): 824-830, 2018 12.
Article in English, Portuguese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30365602

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Pulmonary veins (PV) are often the trigger to atrial fibrillation (AF). Occasionally, left PVs converge on a common trunk (LCT) providing a simpler structure for catheter ablation. OBJECTIVE: To compare the clinical characteristics and outcomes of ablation in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) of patients with or without LCT. METHODS: Case-control study of patients undergoing first-ever catheter ablation procedure for drug refractory PAF. The information was taken from patients' records by means of a digital collection instrument, and indexed to an online database (Syscardio(r)). Clinical characteristics and procedures were compared between patients with or without LCT (LCT x n-LCT), adopting a level of statistical significance of 5%. The primary endpoint associated with efficacy was lack of atrial arrhythmia over the follow-up time. RESULTS: One hundred and seventy two patients with PAF were included in the study, 30 (17%) LCT and 142 (83%) n-LCT. The clinical characteristics, comorbidities, symptoms scale and risk scores did not differ between the groups. There was AF recurrence in 27% of PAF patients in the n-LCT group and only 10% of patients in the LCT group (OR: 3.4 p: 0.04) after a follow-up of 34 ± 17 months and 26 ± 15 months respectively. CONCLUSION: Patients with a LCT have a significantly lower recurrence rate when compared to patients without this structure. It is mandatory to report the results of AF catheter ablation as a PV anatomical variation function.


Subject(s)
Atrial Fibrillation/surgery , Catheter Ablation/methods , Pulmonary Veins/anatomy & histology , Aged , Case-Control Studies , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Kaplan-Meier Estimate , Male , Middle Aged , Pulmonary Veins/diagnostic imaging , Recurrence , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Treatment Outcome
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Arq Bras Cardiol ; 110(5): 449-454, 2018 May.
Article in English, Portuguese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29723328

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: The catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) is performed less frequently in women. In addition, there is divergent information in the literature regarding the effectiveness and safety for the ablative procedure to females. OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to compare the clinical characteristics and outcomes in men and women undergoing paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) ablation. METHODS: Cohort study of patients undergoing first-ever PAF catheter ablation procedure refractory to antiarrhythmic drugs. The information was taken from patients' records by means of a digital collection instrument and indexed to an online database (Syscardio®). Clinical characteristics and procedures were compared between each gender (M x F), adopting a level of statistical significance of 5%. The primary endpoint associated with efficacy was freedom from atrial arrhythmia over the follow-up time. RESULTS: 225 patients were included in the study, 64 (29%) women and 161 (71%) men. Women presented more symptoms due to AF according to the CCS-SAF score (1.8 ± 0.8M x 2.3 ± 0.8F p = 0.02) and higher CHADS2 score compared to men (0.9 ± 0.8M x 1.2 ± 1F). Post-ablation recurrence occurred in 20% of the patients, with no difference based on gender (21% M x 20% F p = 0.52). The rate of complications was less than 3% for both groups (p = 0.98). CONCLUSION: Women undergoing the first-ever PAF catheter ablation procedure present similar complication rate and clinical outcome compared to men. These findings suggest that the current underutilization of AF catheter ablation in women may represent a discrepancy in care.


Subject(s)
Atrial Fibrillation/surgery , Pulmonary Veins/physiopathology , Sex Factors , Anti-Arrhythmia Agents/therapeutic use , Atrial Fibrillation/physiopathology , Cardiac Electrophysiology , Catheter Ablation , Female , Humans , Kaplan-Meier Estimate , Male , Middle Aged , Postoperative Complications , Treatment Outcome
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Arq. bras. cardiol ; 110(5): 449-454, May 2018. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-950154

ABSTRACT

Abstract Background: The catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) is performed less frequently in women. In addition, there is divergent information in the literature regarding the effectiveness and safety for the ablative procedure to females. Objectives: The objective of this study was to compare the clinical characteristics and outcomes in men and women undergoing paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) ablation. Methods: Cohort study of patients undergoing first-ever PAF catheter ablation procedure refractory to antiarrhythmic drugs. The information was taken from patients' records by means of a digital collection instrument and indexed to an online database (Syscardio®). Clinical characteristics and procedures were compared between each gender (M x F), adopting a level of statistical significance of 5%. The primary endpoint associated with efficacy was freedom from atrial arrhythmia over the follow-up time. Results: 225 patients were included in the study, 64 (29%) women and 161 (71%) men. Women presented more symptoms due to AF according to the CCS-SAF score (1.8 ± 0.8M x 2.3 ± 0.8F p = 0.02) and higher CHADS2 score compared to men (0.9 ± 0.8M x 1.2 ± 1F). Post-ablation recurrence occurred in 20% of the patients, with no difference based on gender (21% M x 20% F p = 0.52). The rate of complications was less than 3% for both groups (p = 0.98). Conclusion: Women undergoing the first-ever PAF catheter ablation procedure present similar complication rate and clinical outcome compared to men. These findings suggest that the current underutilization of AF catheter ablation in women may represent a discrepancy in care.


Resumo Fundamento: A ablação por cateter da fibrilação atrial (FA) é realizada com menor frequência em mulheres. Além disso, há informações divergentes na literatura em relação à eficácia e segurança do procedimento ablativo no sexo feminino. Objetivos: O objetivo deste estudo é comparar as características clínicas e desfechos em homens e mulheres submetidos à ablação de fibrilação atrial paroxística (FAP). Métodos: Estudo do tipo coorte de pacientes submetidos ao primeiro procedimento de ablação por cateter de FAP refratária a drogas antiarrítmicas. As informações foram retiradas dos prontuários dos pacientes por meio de instrumento digital de coleta e indexadas a uma base de dados online (Syscardio®). As características clínicas e procedimentos foram comparados entre gêneros (H x M), sendo adotado nível de significância estatística de 5%. O desfecho primário associado à eficácia foi ausência de arritmia atrial ao longo do seguimento com único procedimento. Resultados: 225 pacientes foram incluídos no estudo, 64 (29%) mulheres e 161 (71%) homens. Mulheres apresentaram mais sintomas devido à FA segundo o escore CCS-SAF (1,8 ± 0,8H x 2,3 ± 0,8M p = 0,02) e maior escore CHADS2 em relação aos homens (0,9 ± 0,8H x 1,2 ± 1M). A recorrência pós-ablação ocorreu em 20% dos pacientes, não havendo diferença associada ao gênero (21%H x 20%M p = 0,2). A taxa de complicações foi inferior a 3%, tanto para homens como mulheres (p = 0,8). Conclusão: Mulheres submetidas ao primeiro procedimento de ablação por cateter de FAP apresentam taxa de complicação e desfecho clínico semelhante comparado aos homens. Estes achados sugerem que a atual subutilização da ablação de FA por cateter em mulheres possa representar uma discrepância no cuidado.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Pulmonary Veins/physiopathology , Atrial Fibrillation/surgery , Sex Factors , Postoperative Complications , Atrial Fibrillation/physiopathology , Treatment Outcome , Catheter Ablation , Kaplan-Meier Estimate , Cardiac Electrophysiology , Anti-Arrhythmia Agents/therapeutic use
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Rev. bras. cardiol. (Impr.) ; 24(4): 262-265, jul.-ago. 2011. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-605506

ABSTRACT

Mulher apresentava taquicardia supraventricular persistente, refratária a tratamento farmacológico, com características eletrocardiográficas compatíveis com a taquicardia juncional recíproca persistente, incluindo ondas P negativas em derivações inferiores e intervalo RP' longo, com relação RP' / P'R>1. A paciente apresentava cardiomiopatia dilatada secundária à taquicardia persistente, com importante redução do diâmetro ventricular e melhora significativa da fração de ejeção do ventrículo esquerdo após ablação de via anômala.


A woman presented persistent supraventricular tachycardia refractory to pharmacological treatment and with electrocardiographic characteristics consistent with persistent junctional reciprocating tachycardia, including inverted P waves in lower leads and long RP’ interval with regard to the RP’/P’R>1. The patient also presented dilated cardiomyopathy secondary to persistent tachycardia, with a significant reduction of the ventricular diameter and important improvement in the ejection fraction of the left ventricle after ablation of the anomalous pathway.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adult , Catheter Ablation/methods , Catheter Ablation , Tissue Plasminogen Activator/analysis , Cardiomyopathy, Dilated/complications , Cardiomyopathy, Dilated/diagnosis , Atrial Flutter/complications , Tachycardia, Supraventricular/complications , Echocardiography/methods , Echocardiography
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