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Faim D, Sousa PA, Saleiro C, Palma A, Francisco A, António N, Cristóvão J, Elvas L, Gonçalves L, Pires A. Mid-term outcomes after catheter ablation in patients with congenital heart disease. Cardiol Young 2024; 34:782-787. [PMID: 37828640 DOI: 10.1017/s1047951123003372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Cardiac arrhythmias are a major concern in patients with CHD. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the long-term outcomes in patients with CHD submitted to catheter ablation. MATERIALS AND METHODS Observational retrospective study of patients with CHD referred for catheter ablation from January 2016 to December 2021 in a tertiary referral centre. Acute procedural endpoints and long-term outcomes were assessed. RESULTS A total of 44 ablation procedures were performed in 36 CHD patients (55% male, mean age 43 ±3 years). Fifty-four arrhythmias were ablated: 23 cavotricuspid isthmus atrial flutters, 10 atrial re-entrant tachycardias, eight focal atrial tachycardias, eight atrial fibrillations, three atrioventricular re-entrant tachycardias, and two ventricular tachycardias. During a median follow-up time of 37 months (interquartile range 12-51), freedom from arrhythmia recurrence was achieved in 93%, with 1.2 procedures per patient (18% with anti-arrhythmic drugs). There were no adverse events related to catheter ablation. No predictors of recurrence were identified. CONCLUSION In patients with CHD, catheter ablation presents a high mid-term efficacy while maintaining a safe profile.
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- Diogo Faim
- Paediatric Cardiology Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Cardiology Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Cardiology Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Paediatric Cardiology Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Paediatric Cardiology Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Cardiology Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- Faculty of Medicine, ICBR, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Cardiology Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Cardiology Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Cardiology Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- Faculty of Medicine, ICBR, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Paediatric Cardiology Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- Faculty of Medicine, ICBR, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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Ganea G, Cinteză EE, Filip C, Iancu MA, Balta MD, Vătășescu R, Vasile CM, Cîrstoveanu C, Bălgrădean M. Postoperative Cardiac Arrhythmias in Pediatric and Neonatal Patients with Congenital Heart Disease-A Narrative Review. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:2278. [PMID: 38137879 PMCID: PMC10744555 DOI: 10.3390/life13122278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Cardiac arrhythmias are a frequent complication in the evolution of patients with congenital heart disease. Corrective surgery for these malformations is an additional predisposition to the appearance of arrhythmias. Several factors related to the patient, as well as to the therapeutic management, are involved in the etiopathogenesis of cardiac arrhythmias occurring post-operatively. The risk of arrhythmias in the immediate postoperative period is correlated with the patient's young age and low weight at surgery. The change in heart geometry, hemodynamic stress, and post-surgical scars represent the main etiopathogenic factors that can contribute to the occurrence of cardiac arrhythmias in the population of patients with operated-on congenital heart malformations. Clinical manifestations differ depending on the duration of the arrhythmia, underlying structural defects, hemodynamic conditions, and comorbidities. The accurate diagnosis and the establishment of specific management options strongly influence the morbidity and mortality associated with arrhythmias. As such, identifying the risk factors for the occurrence of cardiac arrhythmias in the case of each patient is essential to establish a specific follow-up and management plan to improve the life expectancy and quality of life of children.
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- Gabriela Ganea
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania; (G.G.); (E.E.C.); (C.F.); (M.B.)
- “Marie Skolodowska Curie” Emergency Children’s Hospital, 041451 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania; (G.G.); (E.E.C.); (C.F.); (M.B.)
- “Marie Skolodowska Curie” Emergency Children’s Hospital, 041451 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania; (G.G.); (E.E.C.); (C.F.); (M.B.)
- “Marie Skolodowska Curie” Emergency Children’s Hospital, 041451 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Family Medicine and Labor Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania;
- “Alessandrescu-Rusescu” National Institute for Mother and Child Health, 20382 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Family Medicine and Labor Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania;
- “Alessandrescu-Rusescu” National Institute for Mother and Child Health, 20382 Bucharest, Romania
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- Emergency Clinical Hospital, 014461 Bucharest, Romania
- Cardio-Thoracic Department, Faculty of Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania
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- Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bordeaux, 33000 Bordeaux, France;
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- Department of Neonatal Intensive Care, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania;
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, M.S. Curie Children’s Clinical Hospital, 041451 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania; (G.G.); (E.E.C.); (C.F.); (M.B.)
- “Marie Skolodowska Curie” Emergency Children’s Hospital, 041451 Bucharest, Romania
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Barracano R, Ciriello GD, Sarubbi B. Pharmacological therapy in adult congenital heart disease with coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcchd.2023.100446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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Surgical Outcomes of Congenital Heart Disease in Down Syndrome: Tertiary Center Experience-Focus on the Electrical Conduction System. Pediatr Cardiol 2023; 44:204-209. [PMID: 36260102 DOI: 10.1007/s00246-022-03030-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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To document outcomes of cardiac surgical repair in Down syndrome (DS) patients with specific focus on the associated electrical conduction morbidities, ultimately leading to a higher incidence of pacemaker implantation (PMI). A retrospective study conducted between 2011 and 2020. A total of 167 DS patients undergoing 204 surgeries were included. The mean gestational age (GA) and mean weight were 37.3 weeks and 5.5 kg, respectively. Complete atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD) was the most common diagnosis. Pre-operative ECG revealed superior axis deviation (SAD) in 92 and 32% of patients with AVSD and isolated perimembranous ventricular septal defect (VSD), respectively (p < 0.01). Postoperative right bundle branch block (RBBB) was observed in 83 and 55% of patients with AVSD and following perimembranous VSD repair, respectively (p = 0.04). Ten patients underwent post-operative pacemaker implantation (PMI). Reintervention rate was around 8.9%. Three mortalities were encountered throughout the study period, 2 of which were in-hospital deaths. Low mortality was observed, however, a higher rate of PMI requirements noted with risk factors including lower age and weight.
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Capestro A, Soura E, Compagnucci P, Casella M, Marzullo R, Dello Russo A. Atrial Flutters in Adults with Congenital Heart Disease. Card Electrophysiol Clin 2022; 14:501-515. [PMID: 36153130 DOI: 10.1016/j.ccep.2022.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The macroreentrant atrial tachycardia is very frequent in the adults with congenital heart disease. The impact of the arrhythmias on this type of patients is related to several factors: the anatomy and physiopathology of the specific congenital heart disease (CHD), the sequelae of the corrective surgery or surgical palliation, the presence of residual lesions (shunt, regurgitation), and the age and the clinical status of the patient and the comorbidities. In turn, the mechanism of the MAT depends on the peculiar features of the conduction's system in the CHD and native and acquired (post-surgery) substrates.
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- Alessandro Capestro
- Department of Paediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology, University Hospital "Ospedali Riuniti", via Conca 71, Ancona 60100, Italy.
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- Department of Paediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology, University Hospital "Ospedali Riuniti", via Conca 71, Ancona 60100, Italy
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- Cardiology And Arrhythmology Clinic, University Hospital "Ospedali Riuniti", via Conca 71, Ancona 60100, Italy; Department of Biomedical Sciences and Public Health, Marche Polytechnic University, via Conca 71, Ancona 60100, Italy
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- Cardiology And Arrhythmology Clinic, University Hospital "Ospedali Riuniti", via Conca 71, Ancona 60100, Italy; Department of Clinical, Special and Dental Sciences, Marche Polytechnic University, via Conca 71, Ancona 60100, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Former Second University of Naples, "Monaldi Hospital-AORN Ospedale dei Colli", piazzale E Ruggieri, Naples 80131, Italy
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- Cardiology And Arrhythmology Clinic, University Hospital "Ospedali Riuniti", via Conca 71, Ancona 60100, Italy; Department of Biomedical Sciences and Public Health, Marche Polytechnic University, via Conca 71, Ancona 60100, Italy
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