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Jabri A, Butt MU, Haddadin F, Alhuneafat L, Al Abdouh A, Mhanna M, Kumar A, Nasser F, Elhamdani A, Jazar DA, Yousaf A, Hamade H, Nabeel Y, Almahameed S. Determining the Safety of Radiofrequency Ablation in Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices. Curr Probl Cardiol 2022; 47:101302. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2022.101302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Shimamoto K, Yamagata K, Kamiya C, Kusano KF. Zero-fluoro atrial flutter ablation in a pregnant woman with a pacemaker. BMJ Case Rep 2021; 14:e240671. [PMID: 33731390 PMCID: PMC7978093 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-240671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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- Keiko Shimamoto
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Perinatology and Obstetrics, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan
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Farkowski MM, Maciag A, Ciszewski J, Kowalik I, Syska P, Sterlinski M, Szwed H, Pytkowski M. The long term risk of lead failure in patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices undergoing catheter ablation. SCAND CARDIOVASC J 2019; 53:323-328. [DOI: 10.1080/14017431.2019.1653489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- Michal M. Farkowski
- Heart Arrhythmia Ward, II Department of Coronary Artery Disease, Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Heart Arrhythmia Ward, II Department of Coronary Artery Disease, Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Heart Arrhythmia Ward, II Department of Coronary Artery Disease, Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Heart Arrhythmia Ward, II Department of Coronary Artery Disease, Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Heart Arrhythmia Ward, II Department of Coronary Artery Disease, Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Heart Arrhythmia, Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Heart Arrhythmia Ward, II Department of Coronary Artery Disease, Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Heart Arrhythmia Ward, II Department of Coronary Artery Disease, Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland
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Dinshaw L, Schäffer B, Akbulak Ö, Jularic M, Hartmann J, Klatt N, Dickow J, Gunawardene M, Münkler P, Hakmi S, Pecha S, Sultan A, Lüker J, Pinnschmidt H, Hoffmann B, Gosau N, Eickholt C, Willems S, Steven D, Meyer C. Long-term efficacy and safety of radiofrequency catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices and transvenous leads. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2019; 30:679-687. [PMID: 30821012 DOI: 10.1111/jce.13890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2018] [Revised: 01/24/2019] [Accepted: 01/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Long-term efficacy and safety are uncertain in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED) and transvenous leads (TVL) undergoing radiofrequency catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF). Thus, we assessed the outcome of AF ablation in those patients during long-term follow-up using continuous atrial rhythm monitoring (CARM). METHODS AND RESULTS A total of 190 patients (71.3 ± 10.7 years; 108 (56.8% men) were included in this study. At index procedure 81 (42.6%) patients presented with paroxysmal AF and 109 (57.4%) with persistent AF. The ablation strategy included pulmonary vein isolation in all patients and biatrial ablation of complex fractionated electrograms with additional ablation lines, if appropriate. AF recurrences were assessed by CARM- and CIED-related complications by device follow-up. After a mean follow-up of 55.4 ± 38.1 months, freedom of AF was found in 86 (61.4%) and clinical success defined as an AF burden less than or equal to 1% in 101 (72.1%) patients. Freedom of AF was reported in 74.6% and 51.9% (P = 0.006) and clinical success in 89.8% and 59.3% (P < 0.001) of patients with paroxysmal and persistent AF, respectively. In 3 of 408 (0.7%) ablation procedures, a TVL malfunction occurred within 90 days after catheter ablation. During long-term follow-up 9 (4.7%) patients showed lead dislodgement, 2 (1.1%) lead fracture, and 2 (1.1%) lead insulation defect not related to the ablation procedure. CONCLUSION Our findings using CARM demonstrate long-term efficacy and safety of radiofrequency catheter ablation of AF in patients with CIED and TVL.
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- Department of Cardiology-Electrophysiology, University Hospital Hamburg, University Heart Center Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology-Electrophysiology, University Hospital Hamburg, University Heart Center Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology-Electrophysiology, University Hospital Hamburg, University Heart Center Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology-Electrophysiology, University Hospital Hamburg, University Heart Center Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology-Electrophysiology, University Hospital Hamburg, University Heart Center Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology-Electrophysiology, University Hospital Hamburg, University Heart Center Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology-Electrophysiology, University Hospital Hamburg, University Heart Center Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology-Electrophysiology, University Hospital Hamburg, University Heart Center Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital Hamburg, University Heart Center Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital Hamburg, University Heart Center Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology-Electrophysiology, University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology-Electrophysiology, University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Medical Biometry, Institute of Medical Biometry and Epidemiology, University Hospital Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology-Electrophysiology, University Hospital Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology-Electrophysiology, University Hospital Hamburg, University Heart Center Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology-Electrophysiology, University Hospital Hamburg, University Heart Center Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology-Electrophysiology, University Hospital Hamburg, University Heart Center Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.,DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Hamburg/Kiel/Lübeck, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology-Electrophysiology, University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology-Electrophysiology, University Hospital Hamburg, University Heart Center Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.,DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Hamburg/Kiel/Lübeck, Berlin, Germany
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Darrat YH, Morales GX, Elayi CS. The Effects of Catheter Ablation on Permanent Pacemakers and Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators. J Innov Card Rhythm Manag 2017; 8:2630-2635. [PMID: 32477770 PMCID: PMC7252655 DOI: 10.19102/icrm.2017.080303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2017] [Accepted: 03/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
Abstract
Catheter ablation is a procedure that is frequently performed in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices. Here, we review all of the potential interactions that can occur among patients undergoing catheter ablation while having implantable cardiac electronic devices, and discuss the precautionary measures to minimize such interactions.
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- Yousef H Darrat
- Cardiology Department, Gill Heart Institute and VAMC, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
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- Cardiology Department, Gill Heart Institute and VAMC, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
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- Cardiology Department, Gill Heart Institute and VAMC, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
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Gianni C, Di Biase L, Mohanty S, Gökoğlan Y, Güneş MF, Al-Ahmad A, Burkhardt JD, Natale A. How to Improve Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Benefit in Atrial Fibrillation Patients: Pulmonary Vein Isolation (and Beyond). Heart Fail Clin 2016; 13:199-208. [PMID: 27886924 DOI: 10.1016/j.hfc.2016.07.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
Although cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is an important treatment of symptomatic heart failure patients in sinus rhythm with low left ventricular ejection fraction and ventricular dyssynchrony, its role is not well defined in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). CRT is not as effective in patients with AF because of inadequate biventricular capture and loss of atrioventricular synchrony. Both can be addressed with catheter ablation of AF. It is still unclear if these therapies offer additive benefits in patients with ventricular dyssynchrony. This article discusses the role and techniques of catheter ablation of AF in patients with heart failure, and its application in CRT recipients.
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- Carola Gianni
- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, 3000 North IH-35, Suite 700, Austin, TX 78705, USA; Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, 3000 North IH-35, Suite 700, Austin, TX 78705, USA; Arrhythmia Services, Department of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas, Austin, TX, USA; Department of Cardiology, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, 3000 North IH-35, Suite 700, Austin, TX 78705, USA
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, 3000 North IH-35, Suite 700, Austin, TX 78705, USA
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, 3000 North IH-35, Suite 700, Austin, TX 78705, USA
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, 3000 North IH-35, Suite 700, Austin, TX 78705, USA
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, 3000 North IH-35, Suite 700, Austin, TX 78705, USA
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, 3000 North IH-35, Suite 700, Austin, TX 78705, USA; MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA; Division of Cardiology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA; Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia Services, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA, USA; Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, CA, USA; Dell Medical School, University of Texas, Austin, TX, USA.
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Darrat YH, Agarwal A, Morales GX, Thompson J, Abdel-Latif A, Waespe K, DI Biase L, Natale A, Patwardan A, Elayi CS. Radiofrequency and Cryo-Ablation Effect on Transvenous Pacing and Defibrillatory Lead Integrity: An In Vitro Study. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2016; 27:976-80. [PMID: 27138905 DOI: 10.1111/jce.13007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2016] [Revised: 04/12/2016] [Accepted: 04/14/2016] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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INTORDUCTION Medical societies and cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) manufacturers recommend avoiding close or direct contact between the body of transvenous leads and ablation catheters used to treat cardiac arrhythmias. These recommendations are made despite the lack of clinical studies. However, the target myocardium for successful ablation can be contiguous to CIED leads. METHODS AND RESULTS We examine in vitro the effects of direct application of radiofrequency (RF) and cryo-ablation energy on the integrity and functionality of CIED leads (excluding the pacing electrodes and defibrillation coils). A saline bath was created to mimic the body milieu. CIED leads, including all commercially available lead insulation materials, were connected to a CIED pulse generator and placed in direct contact with an ablation catheter in the tissue bath. RF and cryo-ablation energy were delivered under various conditions, including maximal ablation power, temperature, and impedance via the RF generator. CIED lead functionality, reflective of conductor integrity, was evaluated through lead impedance monitoring during ablation. CIED leads were then visually inspected, and examined with optic and electron microscopy as per protocol. A total of 42 leads were studied. All leads showed the absence of insulation damage at the site of ablation visually and with microscopy. Lead functionality was also preserved in all leads. CONCLUSION Catheter ablation in contact with CIED leads using radiofrequency or cryo-ablation in vitro did not affect lead body integrity and function despite aggressive ablation settings. It may be reasonable to perform ablation in contact with the body of CIED leads when clinically necessary.
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- Yousef H Darrat
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Kentucky Gill Heart Institute and VAMC, Lexington, Kentucky
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Kentucky Gill Heart Institute and VAMC, Lexington, Kentucky
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Kentucky Gill Heart Institute and VAMC, Lexington, Kentucky
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Kentucky Gill Heart Institute and VAMC, Lexington, Kentucky
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Kentucky Gill Heart Institute and VAMC, Lexington, Kentucky
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St. David's Medical Center, Austin, Texas, USA
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St. David's Medical Center, Austin, Texas, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Kentucky Gill Heart Institute and VAMC, Lexington, Kentucky
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Gianni C, Di Biase L, Mohanty S, Gökoğlan Y, Güneş MF, Al-Ahmad A, Burkhardt JD, Natale A. How to Improve Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Benefit in Atrial Fibrillation Patients: Pulmonary Vein Isolation (and Beyond). Card Electrophysiol Clin 2015; 7:755-64. [PMID: 26596817 DOI: 10.1016/j.ccep.2015.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
Abstract
Although cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is an important treatment of symptomatic heart failure patients in sinus rhythm with low left ventricular ejection fraction and ventricular dyssynchrony, its role is not well defined in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). CRT is not as effective in patients with AF because of inadequate biventricular capture and loss of atrioventricular synchrony. Both can be addressed with catheter ablation of AF. It is still unclear if these therapies offer additive benefits in patients with ventricular dyssynchrony. This article discusses the role and techniques of catheter ablation of AF in patients with heart failure, and its application in CRT recipients.
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Affiliation(s)
- Carola Gianni
- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, 3000 North IH-35, Suite 700, Austin, TX 78705, USA; Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, 3000 North IH-35, Suite 700, Austin, TX 78705, USA; Arrhythmia Services, Department of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas, Austin, TX, USA; Department of Cardiology, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, 3000 North IH-35, Suite 700, Austin, TX 78705, USA
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, 3000 North IH-35, Suite 700, Austin, TX 78705, USA
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, 3000 North IH-35, Suite 700, Austin, TX 78705, USA
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, 3000 North IH-35, Suite 700, Austin, TX 78705, USA
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, 3000 North IH-35, Suite 700, Austin, TX 78705, USA
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, 3000 North IH-35, Suite 700, Austin, TX 78705, USA; MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA; Division of Cardiology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA; Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia Services, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA, USA; Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, CA, USA; Dell Medical School, University of Texas, Austin, TX, USA.
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Lakkireddy D, Patel D, Ryschon K, Bhateja R, Bhakru M, Thal S, Verma A, Wazni O, Kilicaslan F, Kondur A, Prasad S, Cummings J, Belden W, Burkhardt D, Saliba W, Schweikert R, Bhargava M, Chung M, Wilkoff B, Tchou P, Natale A. Safety and efficacy of radiofrequency energy catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation in patients with pacemakers and implantable cardiac defibrillators. Heart Rhythm 2005; 2:1309-16. [PMID: 16360082 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2005.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2005] [Accepted: 09/09/2005] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Catheter ablation has significantly transformed the clinical management of atrial fibrillation (AF). The safety and efficacy of this procedure are not well understood in patients with pacemakers and defibrillators. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to study the impact of radiofrequency catheter ablation of AF in patients with pacemakers and implantable cardiac defibrillators. METHODS We studied 86 patients with pacemakers and defibrillators (group I) and a similar number of age- and gender-matched controls (group II) who underwent AF ablation between 1999 and 2004. Clinical and procedural variables were compared between the two groups. In group I, various generator and lead parameters were compared before and after the procedure. Resurgence of clinical AF after 2 months was considered recurrence. RESULTS Both groups were similar with regard to age, gender, body mass index, and type of AF. Group I had a higher incidence of diabetes (17% vs 6%, P = .03), coronary artery disease (25% vs 13%, P = .05), less prolonged AF (31 +/- 21 vs 45 +/- 30 months, P <.001), lower left ventricular ejection fraction (49 +/- 13% vs 52 +/- 9%, P = .03), and left ventricular end-diastolic dimensions (4.97 +/- 0.81 vs 4.72 +/- 0.67, P = .03). No changes in the sensing and pacing thresholds, impedance of atrial and ventricular leads, or defibrillator coil impedance after AF ablation were observed in group I. Atrial lead dislodgment was seen in two patients. Transient abnormal but "expected" pulse generator behavior was seen in 25% of patients without permanent malfunction. Stroke (1% vs 1%, P = 1.000), pulmonary vein stenosis (2% vs 1%, P = .77), and AF recurrence rates at 12 months were similar between groups I and II, respectively (19% vs 21%, P = .73). CONCLUSION AF ablation is safe and efficacious in patients with pacemakers and defibrillators.
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Simons GR, Sgarbossa E, Wagner G, Califf RM, Topol EJ, Natale A. Atrioventricular and intraventricular conduction disorders in acute myocardial infarction: a reappraisal in the thrombolytic era. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 1998; 21:2651-63. [PMID: 9894656 DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.1998.tb00042.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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