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Liu Y, Zheng Y, Tse G, Bazoukis G, Letsas K, Goudis C, Korantzopoulos P, Li G, Liu T. Association between sick sinus syndrome and atrial fibrillation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Cardiol 2023; 381:20-36. [PMID: 37023861 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2023.03.066] [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: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023]
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AIMS Sick sinus syndrome (SSS) and atrial fibrillation (AF) frequently coexist and show a bidirectional relationship. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to decipher the precise relationship between SSS and AF, further exploring and comparing different therapy strategies on the occurrence or progression of AF in patients with SSS. METHODS AND RESULTS A systematic literature search was conducted until November 2022. A total of 35 articles with 37,550 patients were included. Patients with SSS were associated with new-onset AF compared to those without SSS. Catheter ablation was associated with a lower risk of AF recurrence, AF progression, all-cause mortality, stroke and hospitalization of heart failure compared to pacemaker therapy. Regarding the different pacing strategies for SSS, VVI/VVIR has higher risk of new-onset AF than DDD/DDDR. No significant difference was found between AAI/AAIR and DDD/DDDR, as well as between DDD/DDDR and minimal ventricular pacing (MVP) for AF recurrence. AAI/AAIR was associated with higher risk of all-cause mortality when compared to DDD/DDDR, but lower risk of cardiac death when compared to DDD/DDDR. Right atrial septum pacing was associated with a similar risk of new-onset AF or AF recurrence compared to right atrial appendage pacing. CONCLUSION SSS is associated with a higher risk of AF. For patients with both SSS and AF, catheter ablation should be considered. This meta-analysis re-emphasizes that high percentage of ventricular pacing should be avoided in patients with SSS in order to decrease AF burden and mortality.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ying Liu
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Ionic-Molecular Function of Cardiovascular Disease, Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Institute of Cardiology, Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300211, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Ionic-Molecular Function of Cardiovascular Disease, Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Institute of Cardiology, Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300211, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Ionic-Molecular Function of Cardiovascular Disease, Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Institute of Cardiology, Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300211, China; Kent and Medway Medical School, University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury, Kent, UK; School of Nursing and Health Studies, Hong Kong, Metropolitan University, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Larnaca General Hospital, Inomenon Polition Amerikis, Larnaca, Cyprus; Department of Basic and Clinical Sciences, University of Nicosia Medical School, 2414 Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Laboratory of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, Serres General Hospital, 45110 Serres, Greece
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Ionic-Molecular Function of Cardiovascular Disease, Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Institute of Cardiology, Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300211, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Ionic-Molecular Function of Cardiovascular Disease, Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Institute of Cardiology, Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300211, China.
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Sinus node dysfunction and atrial fibrillation-Relationships, clinical phenotypes, new mechanisms, and treatment approaches. Ageing Res Rev 2023; 86:101890. [PMID: 36813137 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2023.101890] [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: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023]
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Although the anatomical basis of the pathogenesis of sinus node dysfunction (SND) and atrial fibrillation (AF) is located primarily in the left and right atria, increasing evidence suggests a strong correlation between SND and AF, in terms of both clinical presentation and formation mechanisms. However, the exact mechanisms underlying this association are unclear. The relationship between SND and AF may not be causal, but is likely to involve common factors and mechanisms, including ion channel remodeling, gap junction abnormalities, structural remodeling, genetic mutations, neuromodulation abnormalities, the effects of adenosine on cardiomyocytes, oxidative stress, and viral infections. Ion channel remodeling manifests primarily as alterations in the "funny" current (If) and Ca2+ clock associated with cardiomyocyte autoregulation, and gap junction abnormalities are manifested primarily as decreased expression of connexins (Cxs) mediating electrical impulse propagation in cardiomyocytes. Structural remodeling refers primarily to fibrosis and cardiac amyloidosis (CA). Some genetic mutations can also cause arrhythmias, such as SCN5A, HCN4, EMD, and PITX2. The intrinsic cardiac autonomic nervous system (ICANS), a regulator of the heart's physiological functions, triggers arrhythmias.In addition, we discuss arrhythmias caused by viral infections, notably Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Similarly to upstream treatments for atrial cardiomyopathy such as alleviating CA, ganglionated plexus (GP) ablation acts on the common mechanisms between SND and AF, thus achieving a dual therapeutic effect.
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Zhang X, Zhao Y, Zhou Y, Lv J, Peng J, Zhu H, Liu R. Trends in research on sick sinus syndrome: A bibliometric analysis from 2000 to 2022. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:991503. [DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.991503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Sick sinus syndrome (SSS) is a refractory arrhythmia disease caused by the pathological changes of sinoatrial node and its adjacent tissues. 2,251 publications related to SSS were retrieved from Web of Science database from 2000 to 2022 and analyzed by using VOS viewer and CiteSpace software. The results showed the United States dominated the field, followed by Japan, Germany, and China. SSS was closely related to risk factors such as atrial fibrillation and aging. Sick sinus syndrome, atrial fibrillation and sinus node dysfunction were the top three keywords that had the strongest correlation with the study. Pacemaker implantation, differentiation and mutation are research hotspots currently. Clinical studies on SSS found that sick sinus syndrome, atrial fibrillation, and pacemakers were the top three keywords that had the largest nodes and the highest frequency. In the field of basic applied research and basic research, atrial fibrillation and pacemaker cells were the focus of research. In conclusion, bibliometric analysis provided valuable information for the prevention, treatment and future research trends of SSS.
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