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KNECHT SVEN, KÜHNE MICHAEL, ALTMANN DAVID, AMMANN PETER, SCHAER BEAT, OSSWALD STEFAN, STICHERLING CHRISTIAN. Anatomical Predictors for Acute and Mid-Term Success of Cryoballoon Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation Using the 28 mm Balloon. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2012; 24:132-8. [DOI: 10.1111/jce.12003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Fiala M, Škňouřil L, Toman O, Pindor J, Bulková V, Chovančík J, Neuwirth R, Lábrová R, Januška J, Špinar J. Long-term results of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation in 866 patients. COR ET VASA 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.crvasa.2012.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Catheter ablation is at the forefront of the management of a range of atrial arrhythmias. In this Series paper, we discuss the underlying mechanisms and the current role of catheter ablation for the three most common atrial arrhythmias encountered in clinical practice: focal atrial tachycardia, atrial flutter, and atrial fibrillation. The mechanisms of focal atrial tachycardia and atrial flutter are well understood, and these arrhythmias are amenable to curative catheter ablation with high success rates. In most cases, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is initiated by triggers located within pulmonary vein musculature. Circumferential ablation to isolate this musculature is associated with high success rates for elimination of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in selected populations. Because of the problem of recurrent pulmonary vein connection, more than one procedure will be needed in about 30% of patients, and new technologies are being developed to reduce this occurrence. The mechanisms that sustain persistent atrial fibrillation are not well understood and are the subject of continuing investigation. As such, ablation approaches and technologies for this arrhythmia are still evolving.
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- Geoffrey Lee
- Department of Cardiology, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Deftereos S, Giannopoulos G, Kossyvakis C, Efremidis M, Panagopoulou V, Kaoukis A, Raisakis K, Bouras G, Angelidis C, Theodorakis A, Driva M, Doudoumis K, Pyrgakis V, Stefanadis C. Colchicine for prevention of early atrial fibrillation recurrence after pulmonary vein isolation: a randomized controlled study. J Am Coll Cardiol 2012; 60:1790-6. [PMID: 23040570 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2012.07.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 189] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2012] [Revised: 07/04/2012] [Accepted: 07/16/2012] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of the present study was to test the potential of colchicine, an agent with potent anti-inflammatory action, to reduce atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence after pulmonary vein isolation in patients with paroxysmal AF. BACKGROUND Proinflammatory processes induced by AF ablation therapy have been implicated in postablation arrhythmia recurrence. METHODS Patients with paroxysmal AF who received radiofrequency ablation treatment were randomized to a 3-month course of colchicine 0.5 mg twice daily or placebo. C-reactive protein (CRP) and interleukin (IL)-6 levels were measured on day 1 and on day 4 of treatment. RESULTS In the 3-month follow-up, recurrence of AF was observed in 27 (33.5%) of 80 patients of the placebo group versus 13 (16%) of 81 patients who received colchicine (odds ratio: 0.38, 95% confidence interval: 0.18 to 0.80). Gastrointestinal side-effects were the most common symptom among patients receiving active treatment. Diarrhea was reported in 7 patients in the colchicine group (8.6%) versus 1 in the placebo group (1.3%, p = 0.03). Colchicine led to higher reductions in CRP and IL-6 levels: the median difference of CRP and IL-6 levels between days 4 and 1 was -0.46 mg/l (interquartile range: -0.78 to 0.08 mg/l) and -0.10 mg/l (-0.30 to 0.10 pg/ml), respectively, in the placebo group versus -1.18 mg/l (-2.35 to -0.46 mg/l) and -0.50 pg/ml (-1.15 to -0.10 pg/ml) in the colchicine group (p < 0.01 for both comparisons). CONCLUSIONS Colchicine is an effective and safe treatment for prevention of early AF recurrences after pulmonary vein isolation in the absence of antiarrhythmic drug treatment. This effect seems to be associated strongly with a significant decrease in inflammatory mediators, including IL-6 and CRP.
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- Spyridon Deftereos
- Department of Cardiology, Athens General Hospital "G. Gennimatas," Athens, Greece
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Camm AJ, Lip GYH, De Caterina R, Savelieva I, Atar D, Hohnloser SH, Hindricks G, Kirchhof P, Bax JJ, Baumgartner H, Ceconi C, Dean V, Deaton C, Fagard R, Funck-Brentano C, Hasdai D, Hoes A, Kirchhof P, Knuuti J, Kolh P, McDonagh T, Moulin C, Popescu BA, Reiner Ž, Sechtem U, Sirnes PA, Tendera M, Torbicki A, Vahanian A, Windecker S, Vardas P, Al-Attar N, Alfieri O, Angelini A, Blömstrom-Lundqvist C, Colonna P, De Sutter J, Ernst S, Goette A, Gorenek B, Hatala R, Heidbüchel H, Heldal M, Kristensen SD, Kolh P, Le Heuzey JY, Mavrakis H, Mont L, Filardi PP, Ponikowski P, Prendergast B, Rutten FH, Schotten U, Van Gelder IC, Verheugt FW. 2012 focused update of the ESC Guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation: an update of the 2010 ESC Guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation. Developed with the special contribution of the European Heart Rhythm Association. Eur Heart J 2012; 33:2719-47. [PMID: 22922413 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehs253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2368] [Impact Index Per Article: 197.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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- A John Camm
- Division of Clinical Sciences, St.George’s University of London, Cranmer Terrace, London SW17 0RE, United Kingdom.
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Camm AJ, Lip GYH, De Caterina R, Savelieva I, Atar D, Hohnloser SH, Hindricks G, Kirchhof P. 2012 focused update of the ESC Guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation: an update of the 2010 ESC Guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation--developed with the special contribution of the European Heart Rhythm Association. Europace 2012; 14:1385-413. [PMID: 22923145 DOI: 10.1093/europace/eus305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 955] [Impact Index Per Article: 79.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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- A John Camm
- Division of Clinical Sciences, St.George's University of London, Cranmer Terrace, London SW17 0RE, United Kingdom.
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Kiuchi K, Kircher S, Watanabe N, Gaspar T, Rolf S, Arya A, Piorkowski C, Hindricks G, Sommer P. Quantitative Analysis of Isolation Area and Rhythm Outcome in Patients With Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation After Circumferential Pulmonary Vein Antrum Isolation Using the Pace-and-Ablate Technique. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol 2012; 5:667-75. [DOI: 10.1161/circep.111.969923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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We sought to determine the relationship between the size of the left atrial isolated surface area (ISA) after pulmonary vein antrum isolation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) and rhythm outcome during a 12-month follow-up.
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One hundred one consecutive patients with paroxysmal AF (mean age, 59±11 years; median [range] AF history, 36 [24–96] months; mean left atrial size, 42±6 mm) were enrolled. The ISA was defined as the ratio of the total isolated antral surface area excluding the pulmonary veins to the sum of the total isolated antral surface area and the left atrial posterior wall surface area, while considering the individual characteristics of antral anatomy. All surface areas were assessed using the NavX system. Patients were divided into 4 groups according to ISA (group I: <50%; group II: 50 to <60%; group III: 60 to <70%; group IV: ≥70%). The average ISA for all patients was 59.2±11.6%. Subgroup analysis showed that ISA was 42.8±4.2% in group I (n=23), 54.2±3.0% in group II (n=23), 64.3±3.0% in group III (n=33), and 73.9±3.6% in group IV (n=22). After a 12-month follow-up period, 70% of patients in group I, 78% in group II, 97% in group III, and 100% in group IV were free from AF and atrial macroreentrant tachycardia. There was a significant difference between groups I and III, I and IV, II and III, and II and IV but not groups I and II and groups III and IV (log-rank test
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After 12 months, a larger ISA was associated with a significantly lower AF and macroreentrant tachycardia recurrence rate. ISA≥55% may thus serve as a predictor for long-term success after pulmonary vein antrum isolation.
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- Kunihiko Kiuchi
- From the Department of Electrophysiology, University of Leipzig Heart Center, Leipzig, Germany
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- From the Department of Electrophysiology, University of Leipzig Heart Center, Leipzig, Germany
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- From the Department of Electrophysiology, University of Leipzig Heart Center, Leipzig, Germany
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- From the Department of Electrophysiology, University of Leipzig Heart Center, Leipzig, Germany
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- From the Department of Electrophysiology, University of Leipzig Heart Center, Leipzig, Germany
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- From the Department of Electrophysiology, University of Leipzig Heart Center, Leipzig, Germany
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- From the Department of Electrophysiology, University of Leipzig Heart Center, Leipzig, Germany
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- From the Department of Electrophysiology, University of Leipzig Heart Center, Leipzig, Germany
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- From the Department of Electrophysiology, University of Leipzig Heart Center, Leipzig, Germany
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2012 HRS/EHRA/ECAS expert consensus statement on catheter and surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation: recommendations for patient selection, procedural techniques, patient management and follow-up, definitions, endpoints, and research trial design. J Interv Card Electrophysiol 2012; 33:171-257. [PMID: 22382715 DOI: 10.1007/s10840-012-9672-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 256] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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This is a report of the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) Task Force on Catheter and Surgical Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation, developed in partnership with the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), a registered branch of the European Society of Cardiology and the European Cardiac Arrhythmia Society (ECAS), and in collaboration with the American College of Cardiology (ACC), American Heart Association (AHA), the Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS), and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS). This is endorsed by the governing bodies of the ACC Foundation, the AHA, the ECAS, the EHRA, the STS, the APHRS, and the HRS.
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Calkins H, Kuck KH, Cappato R, Brugada J, Camm AJ, Chen SA, Crijns HJG, Damiano RJ, Davies DW, DiMarco J, Edgerton J, Ellenbogen K, Ezekowitz MD, Haines DE, Haissaguerre M, Hindricks G, Iesaka Y, Jackman W, Jalife J, Jais P, Kalman J, Keane D, Kim YH, Kirchhof P, Klein G, Kottkamp H, Kumagai K, Lindsay BD, Mansour M, Marchlinski FE, McCarthy PM, Mont JL, Morady F, Nademanee K, Nakagawa H, Natale A, Nattel S, Packer DL, Pappone C, Prystowsky E, Raviele A, Reddy V, Ruskin JN, Shemin RJ, Tsao HM, Wilber D. 2012 HRS/EHRA/ECAS Expert Consensus Statement on Catheter and Surgical Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: recommendations for patient selection, procedural techniques, patient management and follow-up, definitions, endpoints, and research trial design. Europace 2012; 14:528-606. [PMID: 22389422 DOI: 10.1093/europace/eus027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1144] [Impact Index Per Article: 95.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Calkins H, Kuck KH, Cappato R, Brugada J, Camm AJ, Chen SA, Crijns HJG, Damiano RJ, Davies DW, DiMarco J, Edgerton J, Ellenbogen K, Ezekowitz MD, Haines DE, Haissaguerre M, Hindricks G, Iesaka Y, Jackman W, Jalife J, Jais P, Kalman J, Keane D, Kim YH, Kirchhof P, Klein G, Kottkamp H, Kumagai K, Lindsay BD, Mansour M, Marchlinski FE, McCarthy PM, Mont JL, Morady F, Nademanee K, Nakagawa H, Natale A, Nattel S, Packer DL, Pappone C, Prystowsky E, Raviele A, Reddy V, Ruskin JN, Shemin RJ, Tsao HM, Wilber D. 2012 HRS/EHRA/ECAS expert consensus statement on catheter and surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation: recommendations for patient selection, procedural techniques, patient management and follow-up, definitions, endpoints, and research trial design: a report of the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) Task Force on Catheter and Surgical Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation. Developed in partnership with the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), a registered branch of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the European Cardiac Arrhythmia Society (ECAS); and in collaboration with the American College of Cardiology (ACC), American Heart Association (AHA), the Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS), and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS). Endorsed by the governing bodies of the American College of Cardiology Foundation, the American Heart Association, the European Cardiac Arrhythmia Society, the European Heart Rhythm Association, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society, and the Heart Rhythm Society. Heart Rhythm 2012; 9:632-696.e21. [PMID: 22386883 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2011.12.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1304] [Impact Index Per Article: 108.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2011] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Morillo CA. Cryoballoon ablation as first-line therapy of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: dusk of global warming and the dawn of a new ice age era? Europace 2011; 14:153-4. [PMID: 22183746 DOI: 10.1093/europace/eur388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Richter B, Gwechenberger M, Socas A, Zorn G, Albinni S, Marx M, Bergler-Klein J, Binder T, Wojta J, Gössinger HD. Markers of oxidative stress after ablation of atrial fibrillation are associated with inflammation, delivered radiofrequency energy and early recurrence of atrial fibrillation. Clin Res Cardiol 2011; 101:217-25. [PMID: 22102100 DOI: 10.1007/s00392-011-0383-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2011] [Accepted: 11/09/2011] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND The role of oxidative stress after radiofrequency ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) has not yet been well characterized. We sought to evaluate the time course of biomarkers of oxidative stress and inflammation after AF ablation and their association with clinical variables. METHODS Thirty consecutive patients (57.9 ± 1.7 years, 63% males) with paroxysmal AF underwent pulmonary vein isolation and ablation of complex fractionated atrial electrograms. Biomarkers were determined in blood samples before ablation and 6 h, 1, 2, 7, 30, 90 and 180 days post-ablation. RESULTS The pro-oxidant enzyme myeloperoxidase and oxidized low-density lipoprotein reflecting oxidant damage of lipoproteins increased 2.9 ± 0.2-fold and 1.2 ± 0.1-fold, respectively, and were significantly up-regulated until day 2 post-ablation. The anti-oxidant enzyme copper/zinc superoxide dismutase did not change significantly. Inflammatory markers significantly increased (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP): 41 ± 8-fold; interleukin-6: 4.4 ± 0.7-fold) for 7 and 2 days, respectively. The increase of myeloperoxidase and hs-CRP was interrelated and both predicted early recurrence of AF within the first post-ablation week (both p < 0.05). The increase of both markers was associated with the amount of delivered radiofrequency energy (p < 0.05). The up-regulation of hs-CRP correlated with troponin T (p = 0.008), while myeloperoxidase and troponin T were borderline associated (p = 0.054). However, the oxidative and inflammatory responses did not predict long-term ablation outcome (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Markers of oxidative stress showed a significant up-regulation during the first 2 days after AF ablation. Their up-regulation was linked to inflammation, delivered radiofrequency energy, and early recurrence of AF, but did not predict long-term ablation outcome.
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- Bernhard Richter
- Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria.
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Andrade JG, Khairy P, Verma A, Guerra PG, Dubuc M, Rivard L, Deyell MW, Mondesert B, Thibault B, Talajic M, Roy D, Macle L. Early recurrence of atrial tachyarrhythmias following radiofrequency catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation. PACING AND CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY: PACE 2011; 35:106-16. [PMID: 22054110 DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2011.03256.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The use of blanking periods, the immediate period postablation during which transient tachyarrhythmia episodes are not considered recurrences, has been predicated on the assumption that not all early recurrences of atrial tachyarrhythmias (ERAT) will lead to later recurrences and, as such, does not necessarily represent treatment failure. While ERAT can be expected to occur in approximately 38% of patients within the first 3 months of atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation, only half of these patients will manifest later recurrences. Clinical features related to the patient's history of AF, the index ablation procedure, and particularities of the ERAT can help identify patients at higher risk of later recurrence in whom aggressive attempts to control rhythm, including early cardioversion and reintervention, may be justified.
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- Jason G Andrade
- Electrophysiology Service, Department of Cardiology, Montreal Heart Institute, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada
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Bitter T, Nölker G, Vogt J, Prinz C, Horstkotte D, Oldenburg O. Predictors of recurrence in patients undergoing cryoballoon ablation for treatment of atrial fibrillation: the independent role of sleep-disordered breathing. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2011; 23:18-25. [PMID: 21895831 DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8167.2011.02148.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION In patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) undergoing pulmonary vein isolation, cryoballoon technique (cryoPVI) has been adopted in many centers. This study aimed to evaluate predictors of AF recurrence including impact of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). METHODS AND RESULTS In 82 patients consecutively assigned to cryoPVI cardiorespiratory screening for SDB, assessment of medical history, ECG, echocardiography, standard laboratory measurement, and blood gas analysis were performed prior to intervention. After a 3-month blanking period, a 7-day Holter ECG was performed at 3, 6 and then every 6 months to determine AF recurrence. Seventy-five patients (69 paroxysmal AF, 6 persistent AF, 22 female, age 60 ± 9 years) completed at least 6-month follow-up. Median follow-up of 12 months (interquartile range 6-18 months) confirmed maintenance of sinus rhythm in 69.4% of these patients. Stepwise forward regression model revealed moderate to severe SDB (cut-off apnea-hypopnea-index (AHI) ≥ 15 per hour; Hazard Ratio (HR) 2.95, P = 0.04), early recurrence of AF (HR 8.74, P < 0.001), persistent AF (HR 7.16, P < 0.001), preprocedural class III-antiarrhythmic drug treatment (HR 3.63, P = 0.02), but not SDB per se (AHI ≥ 5 per hour) as independent predictors for AF recurrence. CONCLUSION Moderate to severe SDB is a treatable condition that independently predicts AF recurrence in patients undergoing cryoPVI. Screening for SDB and adequate treatment may improve long-term success of cryoPVI.
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- Thomas Bitter
- Department of Cardiology, Heart and Diabetes Center North Rhine-Westphalia, Ruhr University Bochum, Bad Oeynhausen, Germany.
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Sairaku A, Nakano Y, Oda N, Makita Y, Kajihara K, Tokuyama T, Kihara Y. Learning curve for ablation of atrial fibrillation in medium-volume centers. J Cardiol 2011; 57:263-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jjcc.2011.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2010] [Revised: 12/15/2010] [Accepted: 01/04/2011] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Gertz ZM, Raina A, Mountantonakis SE, Zado ES, Callans DJ, Marchlinski FE, Keane MG, Silvestry FE. The impact of mitral regurgitation on patients undergoing catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation. Europace 2011; 13:1127-32. [DOI: 10.1093/europace/eur098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Riga CV, Bicknell CD, Sidhu R, Cochennec F, Normahani P, Chadha P, Kashef E, Hamady M, Cheshire NJW. Advanced catheter technology: is this the answer to overcoming the long learning curve in complex endovascular procedures. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2011; 42:531-8. [PMID: 21388839 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2011.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2010] [Accepted: 02/02/2011] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Advanced endovascular procedures require a high degree of skill with a long learning curve. We aimed to identify differential increases in endovascular skill acquisition in novices using conventional (CC), manually steerable (MSC) and robotic endovascular catheters (RC). MATERIALS/METHODS 10 novices cannulated all vessels within a CT-reconstructed pulsatile-flow arch phantom in the Simulated Endovascular Suite. Subjects were randomly assigned to conventional/manually-steerable/robotic techniques as the first procedure undertaken. The operators repeated the task weekly for 5 weeks. Quantitative (cannulation times, wire/catheter-tip movements, vessel wall hits) and qualitative metrics (validated rating scale (IC3ST)) were compared. RESULTS Subjects exhibited statistically significant differences when comparing initial to final performance for total procedure times and catheter-tip movements with all catheter types. Sequential non-parametric comparisons identified learning curve plateau levels at weeks 2 or 3(RCs, MSCs), and at week 4(CCs) for the majority of metrics. There were significantly fewer catheter-tip movements using advanced catheter technology after training (Week 5: CC 74 IQR(59-89) versus MSC 62(44-81); p = 0.028, and RC 33 (28-44); p = 0.012). RCs virtually eliminated wall hits at the arch (CC 29(28-76) versus RC 8(6-9); p = 0.005) and produced significantly higher overall performance scores (p < 0.02). CONCLUSION Advanced endovascular catheters, although more intricate, do not seem to take longer to master and in some areas offer clear advantages with regards to positional control, at a faster rate. RCs seem to be the most intuitive and advanced skill acquisition occurs with minimal training. Robotic endovascular technology may have a significantly shorter path to proficiency allowing an increased number of trainees to attempt more complex endovascular procedures earlier and with a greater degree of safety.
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- C V Riga
- Regional Vascular & Endovascular Unit, Imperial College London, United Kingdom.
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Piorkowski C, Eitel C, Rolf S, Bode K, Sommer P, Gaspar T, Kircher S, Wetzel U, Parwani AS, Boldt LH, Mende M, Bollmann A, Husser D, Dagres N, Esato M, Arya A, Haverkamp W, Hindricks G. Steerable versus nonsteerable sheath technology in atrial fibrillation ablation: a prospective, randomized study. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol 2011; 4:157-65. [PMID: 21248246 DOI: 10.1161/circep.110.957761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Steerable sheath technology is designed to facilitate catheter access, stability, and tissue contact in target sites of atrial fibrillation (AF) catheter ablation. We hypothesized that rhythm control after interventional AF treatment is more successful using a steerable as compared with a nonsteerable sheath access. METHODS AND RESULTS One hundred thirty patients with paroxysmal or persistent drug-refractory AF undergoing their first ablation procedure were prospectively included in a randomized fashion in 2 centers. Ablation was performed by 10 operators with different levels of clinical experience. Treatment outcome was measured with serial 7-day Holter ECGs and additional symptom-based arrhythmia documentation. Single procedure success (freedom from AF and/or atrial macroreentrant tachycardia) was significantly higher in patients ablated with a steerable sheath (78% versus 55% after 3 months, P=0.005; 76% versus 53% after 6 months, P=0.008). Rate of pulmonary vein isolation, procedure duration, and radiofrequency application time did not differ significantly, whereas fluoroscopy time was lower in the steerable sheath group (33±14 minutes versus 45±17 minutes, P<0.001). Complication rates showed no significant difference (3.2% versus 5%, P=0.608). On multivariable analysis, steerable sheath usage remained the only powerful predictor for rhythm outcome after 6 months of follow-up (hazard ratio, 2.837 [1.197 to 6.723]). CONCLUSIONS AF catheter ablation using a manually controlled, steerable sheath for catheter navigation resulted in a significantly higher clinical success rate, with comparable complication rates and with a reduction in periprocedural fluoroscopy time. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION URL: http://clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT00469638.
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