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Li GY, Elimam AM, Lo LW, Lin YJ, Chang SL, Hu YF, Chung FP, Chao TF, Lin CY, Liu CM, Liao JN, Ton AKN, Yugo D, Lin L, Tuan TC, Kao PH, Liu SH, Chhay C, Kuo L, Cheng WH, Chen WT, Chen SA. Factors predicting the progression from paroxysmal to persistent atrial fibrillation despite an index catheter ablation. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2023; 34:2504-2513. [PMID: 37822117 DOI: 10.1111/jce.16100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Despite undergoing an index ablation, some patients progress from paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) to persistent AF (PersAF), and the mechanism behind this is unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the predictors of progression to PersAF after catheter ablation in patients with PAF. METHODS This study included 400 PAF patients who underwent an index ablation between 2015 and 2019. The patients were classified into three groups based on their outcomes: Group 1 (PAF to sinus rhythm, n = 226), Group 2 (PAF to PAF, n = 146), and Group 3 (PAF to PersAF, n = 28). Baseline and procedural characteristics were collected, and predictors for AF recurrence and progression were evaluated. RESULTS The mean age of the patients was 58.4 ± 11.1 years, with 272 males. After 3 years of follow-up, 7% of the PAF cases recurred and progressed to PersAF despite undergoing an index catheter ablation. In the multivariable analysis, a larger left atrial (LA) diameter and the presence of non-pulmonary vein (PV) triggers during the index procedure independently predicted recurrence. Moreover, a larger LA diameter, the presence of non-PV triggers, and a history of thyroid disease independently predicted AF progression. CONCLUSION The progression from PAF to PersAF after catheter ablation is associated with a larger LA diameter, history of thyroid disease, and the presence of non-PV triggers. Meticulous preprocedural evaluation, patient selection, and comprehensive provocation tests during catheter ablation are recommended.
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- Guan-Yi Li
- Department of Medicine, Heart Rhythm Center, Division of Cardiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical Medicine and Cardiovascular Research Institute, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, Heart Rhythm Center, Division of Cardiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Cardiology, King Abdulaziz Universty Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, Heart Rhythm Center, Division of Cardiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical Medicine and Cardiovascular Research Institute, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, Heart Rhythm Center, Division of Cardiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical Medicine and Cardiovascular Research Institute, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, Heart Rhythm Center, Division of Cardiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical Medicine and Cardiovascular Research Institute, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, Heart Rhythm Center, Division of Cardiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical Medicine and Cardiovascular Research Institute, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, Heart Rhythm Center, Division of Cardiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical Medicine and Cardiovascular Research Institute, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, Heart Rhythm Center, Division of Cardiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical Medicine and Cardiovascular Research Institute, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, Heart Rhythm Center, Division of Cardiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical Medicine and Cardiovascular Research Institute, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, Heart Rhythm Center, Division of Cardiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical Medicine and Cardiovascular Research Institute, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, Heart Rhythm Center, Division of Cardiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical Medicine and Cardiovascular Research Institute, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, Heart Rhythm Center, Division of Cardiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Cardiology, Tam Duc Cardiology Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Medicine, Heart Rhythm Center, Division of Cardiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Division of Arrhythmia, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Medicine, Heart Rhythm Center, Division of Cardiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Cardiology, Northern Beaches Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, Heart Rhythm Center, Division of Cardiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical Medicine and Cardiovascular Research Institute, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, Heart Rhythm Center, Division of Cardiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, Heart Rhythm Center, Division of Cardiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical Medicine and Cardiovascular Research Institute, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, Heart Rhythm Center, Division of Cardiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Cardiology, Khmer Soviet-Friendship Hospital, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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- Department of Medicine, Heart Rhythm Center, Division of Cardiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, Heart Rhythm Center, Division of Cardiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical Medicine and Cardiovascular Research Institute, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, Heart Rhythm Center, Division of Cardiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, Heart Rhythm Center, Division of Cardiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical Medicine and Cardiovascular Research Institute, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Cardiovascular Center, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Post Baccalaureate Medicine, College of Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Alessandro Capucci
- Director of Clinica di Cardiologia Institute, Ospedali Riuniti di Ancona, Polithecnic Marche University, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons, c/o 202 Birkdale Lane, Jupiter, Florida 33458, USA
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Kwon H, Shin S, Baek CH, Chang JY, Kang DW, Kwon SU, Kim JS, Kim BJ. Characteristics of stroke after liver and kidney transplantation. Front Neurol 2023; 14:1123518. [PMID: 37034098 PMCID: PMC10073414 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1123518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023] Open
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Background The mechanism and characteristics of a post-transplantation stroke may differ between liver (LT) and kidney transplantation (KT), as the associated comorbidities and peri-surgical conditions are different. Herein, we investigated the characteristics and etiologies of stroke occurring after LT and KT. Methods Consecutive patients who received LT or KT between January 2005 to December 2020 who were diagnosed with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke after transplantation were enrolled. Ischemic strokes were further classified according to the etiologies. The characteristics of stroke, including in-hospital stroke, perioperative stroke, stroke etiology, and timing of stroke, were compared between the LT and KT groups. Results There were 105 (1.8%) and 58 (1.3%) post-transplantation stroke patients in 5,950 LT and 4,475 KT recipients, respectively. Diabetes, hypertension, and coronary arterial disease were less frequent in the LT than the KT group. In-hospital and perioperative strokes were more common in LT than in the KT group (LT, 57.9%; KT, 39.7%; p = 0.03, and LT, 43.9%; KT, 27.6%; p = 0.04, respectively). Hemorrhagic strokes were also more common in the LT group (LT, 25.2%; KT, 8.6%; p = 0.01). Analysis of ischemic stroke etiology did not reveal significant difference between the two groups; undetermined etiology was the most common, followed by small vessel occlusion and cardioembolism. The 3-month mortality was similar between the two groups (both LT and KT, 10.3%) and was independently associated with in-hospital stroke and elevated C-reactive protein. Conclusions In-hospital, perioperative, and hemorrhagic strokes were more common in the LT group than in the KT group. Ischemic stroke subtypes did not differ significantly between the two groups and undetermined etiology was the most common cause of ischemic stroke in both groups. High mortality after stroke was noted in transplantation patients and was associated with in-hospital stroke.
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- Hanim Kwon
- Department of Neurology, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Ansan, Republic of Korea
- Department of Neurology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Neurology, Gangneung Asan Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Gangneung, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- *Correspondence: Bum Joon Kim
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Cunha PS, Laranjo S, Heijman J, Oliveira MM. The Atrium in Atrial Fibrillation - A Clinical Review on How to Manage Atrial Fibrotic Substrates. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:879984. [PMID: 35859594 PMCID: PMC9289204 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.879984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia in the population and is associated with a significant clinical and economic burden. Rigorous assessment of the presence and degree of an atrial arrhythmic substrate is essential for determining treatment options, predicting long-term success after catheter ablation, and as a substrate critical in the pathophysiology of atrial thrombogenesis. Catheter ablation of AF has developed into an essential rhythm-control strategy. Nowadays is one of the most common cardiac ablation procedures performed worldwide, with its success inversely related to the extent of atrial structural disease. Although atrial substrate evaluation remains complex, several diagnostic resources allow for a more comprehensive assessment and quantification of the extent of left atrial structural remodeling and the presence of atrial fibrosis. In this review, we summarize the current knowledge on the pathophysiology, etiology, and electrophysiological aspects of atrial substrates promoting the development of AF. We also describe the risk factors for its development and how to diagnose its presence using imaging, electrocardiograms, and electroanatomic voltage mapping. Finally, we discuss recent data regarding fibrosis biomarkers that could help diagnose atrial fibrotic substrates.
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- Pedro Silva Cunha
- Arrhythmology, Pacing and Electrophysiology Unit, Cardiology Service, Santa Marta Hospital, Central Lisbon Hospital University Center, Lisbon, Portugal
- Lisbon School of Medicine, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
- Comprehensive Health Research Center, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Arrhythmology, Pacing and Electrophysiology Unit, Cardiology Service, Santa Marta Hospital, Central Lisbon Hospital University Center, Lisbon, Portugal
- Lisbon School of Medicine, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
- Comprehensive Health Research Center, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Arrhythmology, Pacing and Electrophysiology Unit, Cardiology Service, Santa Marta Hospital, Central Lisbon Hospital University Center, Lisbon, Portugal
- Lisbon School of Medicine, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
- Comprehensive Health Research Center, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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Benitah JP, Perrier R, Mercadier JJ, Pereira L, Gómez AM. RyR2 and Calcium Release in Heart Failure. Front Physiol 2021; 12:734210. [PMID: 34690808 PMCID: PMC8533677 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.734210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Heart Failure (HF) is defined as the inability of the heart to efficiently pump out enough blood to maintain the body's needs, first at exercise and then also at rest. Alterations in Ca2+ handling contributes to the diminished contraction and relaxation of the failing heart. While most Ca2+ handling protein expression and/or function has been shown to be altered in many models of experimental HF, in this review, we focus in the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) Ca2+ release channel, the type 2 ryanodine receptor (RyR2). Various modifications of this channel inducing alterations in its function have been reported. The first was the fact that RyR2 is less responsive to activation by Ca2+ entry through the L-Type calcium channel, which is the functional result of an ultrastructural remodeling of the ventricular cardiomyocyte, with fewer and disorganized transverse (T) tubules. HF is associated with an elevated sympathetic tone and in an oxidant environment. In this line, enhanced RyR2 phosphorylation and oxidation have been shown in human and experimental HF. After several controversies, it is now generally accepted that phosphorylation of RyR2 at the Calmodulin Kinase II site (S2814) is involved in both the depressed contractile function and the enhanced arrhythmic susceptibility of the failing heart. Diminished expression of the FK506 binding protein, FKBP12.6, may also contribute. While these alterations have been mostly studied in the left ventricle of HF with reduced ejection fraction, recent studies are looking at HF with preserved ejection fraction. Moreover, alterations in the RyR2 in HF may also contribute to supraventricular defects associated with HF such as sinus node dysfunction and atrial fibrillation.
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- Signaling and Cardiovascular Pathophysiology—UMR-S 1180, INSERM, Université Paris-Saclay, Châtenay-Malabry, France
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Liljegren F, Svennberg E, Frykman V, Engdahl J. Progression and clinical manifestations in screening-detected atrial fibrillation: A follow-up of the STROKESTOP study. J Electrocardiol 2021; 67:33-38. [PMID: 34022469 DOI: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2021.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Revised: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is a lack of data on atrial fibrillation (AF) progression after AF screening. HYPOTHESIS We studied the hypothesis that progression of AF subtype after AF screening was similar to the progression noted in clinical AF cases. We also studied predictors for AF progression and AF symptoms during 5-year follow-up. METHODS All participants from the STROKESTOP study with screening-detected AF were included in this prospective cohort study (n = 218). Deceased patients, patients with dementia and/or patients receiving institutional care were excluded (n = 31). Patients were interviewed at their visit regarding symptoms, treatment with oral anticoagulation and clinical events during follow-up and instructed to record ECG using a handheld ECG recording twice daily for two weeks. RESULTS A total of 187 patients were invited for follow-up and 120 (64%) participated. The mean age was 81.0 ± 0.6 years and 56 (47%) of the participants were women. The mean follow-up time was 5.3 ± 0.4 years. Among the participants with 5-year follow-up data available, 18% (22/120) were diagnosed with permanent AF at study entry, compared to 49/120 (41%) after five years (p < 0.001). Among patients with paroxysmal AF at study entry, 33/98 (34%) had progressed to permanent AF after five years. Among participants approximately half remained asymptomatic, whereas 48% reported predominantly mild symptoms. None of the components of CHA₂DS₂-VASc were significantly predictive of AF progression. CONCLUSIONS The progression for screening-detected AF is like that of clinically detected AF. Half of the patients with screening-detected AF report symptoms over time, and symptoms were generally mild.
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- Frédérique Liljegren
- Karolinska Institutet, Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Karolinska Institutet, Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Karolinska Institutet, Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Karolinska Institutet, Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Yang WY, Du X, Fawzy AM, He L, Li HW, Dong JZ, Lip GYH, Ma CS. Associations of atrial fibrillation progression with clinical risk factors and clinical prognosis: A report from the Chinese Atrial Fibrillation Registry study. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2020; 32:333-341. [PMID: 33269504 DOI: 10.1111/jce.14826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2020] [Revised: 11/19/2020] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND An understanding of the risk factors for atrial fibrillation (AF) progression and the associated impacts on clinical prognosis are important for the future management of this common arrhythmia. We aimed to investigate the rate of progression from paroxysmal (PAF) to more sustained subtypes of AF (SAF), the associated risk factors for this progression, and its impact on adverse clinical outcomes. METHODS AND RESULTS Using data from the Chinese trial Fibrillation Registry study, we included 8290 PAF patients. Half of them underwent initial AF ablation at enrollment. The main outcomes were ischemic stroke/systemic embolism (IS/SE), cardiovascular hospitalization, cardiovascular death, and all-cause mortality. The median follow-up duration was 1091 (704, 1634) days, and progression from PAF to SAF occurred in 881 (22.5%) nonablated patients, while 130 (3.0%) ablated patients had AF recurrence and developed SAF. The incidence rate of AF progression for the cohort was 3.87 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 3.64-4.12) per 100 patient-years, being higher in nonablated compared to ablated patients. Older age, longer AF history, heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease, respiratory diseases, and larger atrial diameter were associated with a higher incidence of AF progression, while antiarrhythmic drug use and AF ablation were inversely related to it. For nonablated patients, AF progression was independently associated with an increased risk of IS/SE (hazard ratio [HR] = 1.52, 95% CI = 1.15-2.01) and cardiovascular hospitalizations (HR = 1.40, 95% CI = 1.23-1.58). CONCLUSION AF progression was common in its natural course. It was related to comorbidities and whether rhythm control strategies were used, and was associated with an increased risk of IS/SE and cardiovascular hospitalization.
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- Wang-Yang Yang
- Department of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,Department of Cardiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Clinical Research Centre for Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing, China.,Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Clinical Research Centre for Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Clinical Research Centre for Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Clinical Research Centre for Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Liverpool and Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom.,Aalborg Thrombosis Research Unit, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Clinical Research Centre for Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing, China
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Palà E, Bustamante A, Clúa-Espuny JL, Acosta J, Gonzalez-Loyola F, Ballesta-Ors J, Gill N, Caballero A, Pagola J, Pedrote A, Muñoz MA, Montaner J. N-Terminal Pro B-Type Natriuretic Peptide's Usefulness for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation Detection Among Populations Carrying Cardiovascular Risk Factors. Front Neurol 2019; 10:1226. [PMID: 31849809 PMCID: PMC6896906 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2019.01226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2019] [Accepted: 11/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) systematic screening studies have not shown a clear usefulness in stroke prevention, as AF might present as paroxysmal and asymptomatic. This study aims to determine the usefulness of some blood-biomarkers to identify paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in the context of a screening programme. Methods: A total of 100 subjects aged 65-75 years with hypertension and diabetes were randomly selected. AF was assessed by conventional electrocardiogram (ECG) and 4 weeks monitoring with a wearable Holter device (Nuubo™). N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), apolipoprotein CIII (ApoC-III), von Willebrand factor (vWF), ADAMTS13, urokinase plasminogen activator surface receptor (uPAR), and urokinase plasminogen activator (uPA) were determined in serum/plasma samples and the levels were compared depending on AF presence and mode of detection. Results: The AF prevalence in the studied population was found to be 20%. In seven subjects, AF was only detected after 1 month of Holter monitoring (hAF group). NT-proBNP levels were higher in subjects with AF compared with subjects with no AF (p < 0.0001), even when only taking into account the hAF group (p = 0.031). No significant differences were found in the other biomarkers. The NT-proBNP >95 pg/ml cut-off showed high sensitivity and specificity to detect AF (95%, 66.2%) or hAF (85.72%, 66.2%) and was found to be an independent predictor of AF and hAF in a logistic regression analysis. NT-proBNP correlated with AF burden (r = 0.597, p = 0.024). Conclusion: NT-proBNP was elevated in AF cases not identified by ECG; thus, it may be used as a screening biomarker in asymptomatic high-risk populations, with a promising cut-off point of 95 pg/ml that requires further validation.
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- Elena Palà
- Neurovascular Research Laboratory, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Research (VHIR)-Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Neurovascular Research Laboratory, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Research (VHIR)-Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Equip d'Atenció Primària Tortosa Est, SAP Terres de l'Ebre, Institut Català de la Salut, Tortosa, Spain.,Unitat de Suport a la Recerca de Barcelona, Institut d'Investigació en Atenció Primària IDIAP Jordi Gol, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocio, Sevilla, Spain
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- Unitat de Suport a la Recerca de Barcelona, Institut d'Investigació en Atenció Primària IDIAP Jordi Gol, Barcelona, Spain.,Gerència Atenció Primària de Barcelona, Institut Català de la Salut, Barcelona, Spain
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- Equip d'Atenció Primària Tortosa Est, SAP Terres de l'Ebre, Institut Català de la Salut, Tortosa, Spain.,Unitat de Suport a la Recerca de Barcelona, Institut d'Investigació en Atenció Primària IDIAP Jordi Gol, Barcelona, Spain
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- Neurovascular Research Laboratory, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Research (VHIR)-Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Biochemical Department, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocio, Sevilla, Spain
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- Unitat de Suport a la Recerca de Barcelona, Institut d'Investigació en Atenció Primària IDIAP Jordi Gol, Barcelona, Spain.,Gerència Atenció Primària de Barcelona, Institut Català de la Salut, Barcelona, Spain
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- Neurovascular Research Laboratory, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Research (VHIR)-Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Nakagawa T, Hara H, Yamamoto M, Matsushita Y, Hiroi Y. Transmitral inflow wave and progression from paroxysmal to permanent atrial fibrillation in Asian people. HEART ASIA 2019; 11:e011166. [PMID: 31320938 DOI: 10.1136/heartasia-2018-011166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2018] [Revised: 03/30/2019] [Accepted: 05/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Objective Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation could progress to permanent atrial fibrillation. Whether the transmitral inflow waves could be used to predict progression from paroxysmal atrial fibrillation to permanent atrial fibrillation is unknown. Therefore, we investigated the association between the transmitral inflow waves and progression of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Method We performed a retrospective study by analysing clinical and echocardiographic data from 88 patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. We excluded patients who had structural heart disease, significant valvular disease, cardiomyopathy, cardiac device implantation or a left ventricular ejection fraction <50%. Result The patients with progression to permanent atrial fibrillation were more likely to be male and had lower peak A velocity than those without progression. After adjusting for covariates, lower peak A velocity remained the independent predictor of progression to permanent atrial fibrillation (p=0.025). Conclusion The A velocity could be useful for predicting progression to permanent atrial fibrillation in Asian people.
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- Takashi Nakagawa
- Department of Cardiology, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Research, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Goette A, Auricchio A, Boriani G, Braunschweig F, Terradellas JB, Burri H, Camm AJ, Crijns H, Dagres N, Deharo JC, Dobrev D, Hatala R, Hindricks G, Hohnloser SH, Leclercq C, Lewalter T, Lip GYH, Merino JL, Mont L, Prinzen F, Proclemer A, Pürerfellner H, Savelieva I, Schilling R, Steffel J, van Gelder IC, Zeppenfeld K, Zupan I, Heidbüchel H, Boveda S, Defaye P, Brignole M, Chun J, Guerra Ramos JM, Fauchier L, Svendsen JH, Traykov VB, Heinzel FR. EHRA White Paper: knowledge gaps in arrhythmia management—status 2019. Europace 2019; 21:993-994. [DOI: 10.1093/europace/euz055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2019] [Accepted: 03/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Clinicians accept that there are many unknowns when we make diagnostic and therapeutic decisions. Acceptance of uncertainty is essential for the pursuit of the profession: bedside decisions must often be made on the basis of incomplete evidence. Over the years, physicians sometimes even do not realize anymore which the fundamental gaps in our knowledge are. As clinical scientists, however, we have to halt and consider what we do not know yet, and how we can move forward addressing those unknowns. The European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) believes that scanning the field of arrhythmia / cardiac electrophysiology to identify knowledge gaps which are not yet the subject of organized research, should be undertaken on a regular basis. Such a review (White Paper) should concentrate on research which is feasible, realistic, and clinically relevant, and should not deal with futuristic aspirations. It fits with the EHRA mission that these White Papers should be shared on a global basis in order to foster collaborative and needed research which will ultimately lead to better care for our patients. The present EHRA White Paper summarizes knowledge gaps in the management of atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia/sudden death and heart failure.
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- Andreas Goette
- St. Vincenz-Krankenhaus GmbH, Cardiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Am Busdorf 2, Paderborn, Germany
- Working Group Molecular Electrophysiology, University Hospital Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Fondazione Cardiocentro Ticino, Lugano (Ticino), Switzerland
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- Cardiology Division, Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Policlinico di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- St. George's, University of London, Molecular and Clinical Sciences Research Institute, London, UK
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- Department of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM), Maastricht UMC+, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Electrophysiology, Heart Center Leipzig at University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Aix Marseille Université, CHU la Timone, Marseille, France
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- University Duisburg-Essen, Institute of Pharmacology, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, National Cardiovascular Institute, NUSCH, Bratislava, Slovak Republic
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- Department of Electrophysiology, Heart Center Leipzig at University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Division of Clinical Electrophysiology, Department of Cardiology, J.W. Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Intensive Care, Hospital for Internal Medicine Munich South, Munich, Germany
- Department of Cardiology, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Liverpool and Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital, Liverpool, UK
- Aalborg Thrombosis Research Unit, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Hospital Universitario La Paz, Arrhythmia and Robotic EP Unit, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Physiology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Ordensklinikum Linz Elisabethinen, Academic Teaching Hospital, Linz, Austria
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- St. George's, University of London, Molecular and Clinical Sciences Research Institute, London, UK
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- University Heart Center Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department Of Cardiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Leiden University Medical Center (Lumc), Leiden, Netherlands
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- Department Of Cardiology, University Clinical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Antwerp University and Antwerp University Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Cardiology Department, Clinique Pasteur, Toulouse, France
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- CHU Hôpital Albert Michalon, Unité de Rythmologie Service De Cardiologie, FR-38043 Grenoble Cedex 09, France
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- Department of Cardiology, Ospedali Del Tigullio, Via Don Bobbio 25, IT-16033 Lavagna (GE), Italy
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- CCB, Cardiology Department, Med. Klinik Iii, Markuskrankenhaus, Wilhelm Epstein Str. 4, DE-60431 Frankfurt, Germany
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- Service de Cardiologie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Trousseau et Université de Tours, Faculté de Médecine, Tours, France
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- Department of Cardiology, The Heart Centre, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Invasive Electrophysiology and Cardiac Pacing, Clinic of Cardiology, Acibadem City Clinic Tokuda Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Charité University Medicine, Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Berlin, Germany
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Denham NC, Pearman CM, Caldwell JL, Madders GWP, Eisner DA, Trafford AW, Dibb KM. Calcium in the Pathophysiology of Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Failure. Front Physiol 2018; 9:1380. [PMID: 30337881 PMCID: PMC6180171 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2018.01380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2018] [Accepted: 09/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is commonly associated with heart failure. A bidirectional relationship exists between the two-AF exacerbates heart failure causing a significant increase in heart failure symptoms, admissions to hospital and cardiovascular death, while pathological remodeling of the atria as a result of heart failure increases the risk of AF. A comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology of AF is essential if we are to break this vicious circle. In this review, the latest evidence will be presented showing a fundamental role for calcium in both the induction and maintenance of AF. After outlining atrial electrophysiology and calcium handling, the role of calcium-dependent afterdepolarizations and atrial repolarization alternans in triggering AF will be considered. The atrial response to rapid stimulation will be discussed, including the short-term protection from calcium overload in the form of calcium signaling silencing and the eventual progression to diastolic calcium leak causing afterdepolarizations and the development of an electrical substrate that perpetuates AF. The role of calcium in the bidirectional relationship between heart failure and AF will then be covered. The effects of heart failure on atrial calcium handling that promote AF will be reviewed, including effects on both atrial myocytes and the pulmonary veins, before the aspects of AF which exacerbate heart failure are discussed. Finally, the limitations of human and animal studies will be explored allowing contextualization of what are sometimes discordant results.
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- Nathan C. Denham
- Unit of Cardiac Physiology, Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Unit of Cardiac Physiology, Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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Della Rocca DG, Mohanty S, Mohanty P, Trivedi C, Gianni C, Al‐Ahmad A, Burkhardt JD, Gallinghouse GJ, Hranitzky P, Sanchez JE, Horton RP, Di Biase L, Natale A. Long‐term outcomes of catheter ablation in patients with longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation lasting less than 2 years. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2018; 29:1607-1615. [DOI: 10.1111/jce.13721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2018] [Revised: 08/23/2018] [Accepted: 08/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Domenico G. Della Rocca
- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical CenterAustin Texas
- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineUniversity of Tor VergataRome Italy
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical CenterAustin Texas
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical CenterAustin Texas
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical CenterAustin Texas
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical CenterAustin Texas
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical CenterAustin Texas
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical CenterAustin Texas
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical CenterAustin Texas
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical CenterAustin Texas
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical CenterAustin Texas
- Arrhythmia Services, Department of MedicineMontefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of MedicineBronx New York
- Department of Clinical and Experimental MedicineUniversity of FoggiaFoggia Italy
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical CenterAustin Texas
- Interventional Electrophysiology, Scripps ClinicLa Jolla California
- Department of CardiologyMetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of MedicineCleveland Ohio
- Division of Cardiology, Stanford UniversityStanford California
- Atrial Fibrillation and Arrhythmia Center, California Pacific Medical CenterSan Francisco California
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Van Gelder IC, Healey JS, Crijns HJGM, Wang J, Hohnloser SH, Gold MR, Capucci A, Lau CP, Morillo CA, Hobbelt AH, Rienstra M, Connolly SJ. Duration of device-detected subclinical atrial fibrillation and occurrence of stroke in ASSERT. Eur Heart J 2018; 38:1339-1344. [PMID: 28329139 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehx042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 386] [Impact Index Per Article: 64.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2016] [Accepted: 01/24/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background ASSERT demonstrated that subclinical atrial fibrillation (SCAF) is common in pacemaker patients without prior AF and is associated with increased risk of ischemic stroke or systemic embolism. SCAF episodes vary in duration and little is known about the incidence of different durations of SCAF, or their prognosis. Methods and results ASSERT followed 2580 patients receiving a pacemaker or ICD, aged >65 years with hypertension, without prior AF. The effect of SCAF duration on subsequent risk of ischemic stroke or embolism was evaluated with time-dependent covariate Cox models. Patients in whom the longest SCAF was ≤6 min were excluded from the analysis (n=125). Among 2455 patients during mean follow-up of 2.5 years, the longest single episode of SCAF lasted >6 min to 6 h in 462 patients (18.8%), >6-24 h in 169 (6.9%), and >24 h in 262 (10.7%). SCAF duration >24 h was associated with a significant increased risk of subsequent stroke or systemic embolism (adjusted hazard ratio [HR] 3.24, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.51-6.95, P=0.003). The risk of ischemic stroke or systemic embolism in patients with SCAF between 6 min and 24 h was not significantly different from patients without SCAF. Conclusions SCAF >24 h is associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke or systemic embolism.
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- Isabelle C Van Gelder
- Department of Cardiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University, 237 Barton Street East, Hamilton, ON L8L 2X2, Canada
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- Department of Cardiology, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM), P. Debyelaan 25, 6202 AZ Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University, 237 Barton Street East, Hamilton, ON L8L 2X2, Canada
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- Department of Cardiology, J.W. Goethe University, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt, Germany
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- Division of Cardiology, Medical University of South Carolina, 114 Doughty Street, MSC 592, Charleston, SC 29425-5920, USA
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- Clinica di Cardiologia, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Conca 71, Ancona 60126, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Queen Mary Hospital, University of Hong Kong, 102 Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University, 237 Barton Street East, Hamilton, ON L8L 2X2, Canada
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University, 237 Barton Street East, Hamilton, ON L8L 2X2, Canada
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Nardi F, Gulizia MM, Colivicchi F, Abrignani MG, Di Fusco SA, Di Lenarda A, Di Tano G, Geraci G, Moschini L, Riccio C, Verdecchia P, Enea I. ANMCO Position Paper: direct oral anticoagulants for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation: clinical scenarios and future perspectives. Eur Heart J Suppl 2017; 19:D70-D88. [PMID: 28751836 PMCID: PMC5526472 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/sux007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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It is now 4 years since the introduction of the new direct oral anticoagulants into clinical practice. Therefore, the Italian Association of Hospital Cardiologists (ANMCO) has deemed necessary to update the previous position paper on the prevention of thrombo-embolic complications in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation, which was published in 2013. All available scientific evidence has been reviewed, focusing on data derived from both clinical trials and observational registries. In addition, all issues relevant to the practical clinical management of oral anticoagulation with the new direct inhibitors have been considered. Specific clinical pathways for optimal use of oral anticoagulation with the new directly acting agents are also developed and proposed for clinical implementation. Special attention is finally paid to the development of clinical algorithms for medium and long-term follow-up of patients treated with new oral direct anticoagulants.
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- Federico Nardi
- Cardiology Department, S.O.C. Cardiologia, Ospedale Castelli, ASL VCO, Via Fiume 18, 28922, Verbania, Italy
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- Cardiology Department, Ospedale Garibaldi-Nesima, Azienda di Rilievo Nazionale e Alta Specializzazione "Garibaldi", Catania, Italy
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- CCU-Cardiology Department, Presidio Ospedaliero San Filippo Neri, Rome, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Center, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Integrata, Trieste, Italy
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- Cardiology Department, Azienda Ospedali Riuniti Villa Sofia-Cervello Palermo, Italy
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- Cardiology Department, Azienda Ospedali Riuniti Villa Sofia-Cervello Palermo, Italy
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- Prevention and cardiac rehabilitation Department, A.O. Sant'Anna e San Sebastiano, Caserta, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Unit, Ospedale di Assisi, Assisi, Perugia, Italy
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- Emergency Care Department, S. Anna e S. Sebastiano Hospital, Caserta, Italy
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Nielsen JC, Johannessen A, Raatikainen P, Hindricks G, Walfridsson H, Pehrson SM, Englund A, Hartikainen J, Mortensen LS, Hansen PS. Long-term efficacy of catheter ablation as first-line therapy for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: 5-year outcome in a randomised clinical trial. Heart 2016; 103:368-376. [DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2016-309781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2016] [Revised: 08/04/2016] [Accepted: 08/05/2016] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Pellman J, Sheikh F. Atrial fibrillation: mechanisms, therapeutics, and future directions. Compr Physiol 2016; 5:649-65. [PMID: 25880508 DOI: 10.1002/cphy.c140047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent cardiac arrhythmia, affecting 1% to 2% of the general population. It is characterized by rapid and disorganized atrial activation leading to impaired atrial function, which can be diagnosed on an EKG by lack of a P-wave and irregular QRS complexes. AF is associated with increased morbidity and mortality and is a risk factor for embolic stroke and worsening heart failure. Current research on AF support and explore the hypothesis that initiation and maintenance of AF require pathophysiological remodeling of the atria, either specifically as in lone AF or secondary to other heart disease as in heart failure-associated AF. Remodeling in AF can be grouped into three categories that include: (i) electrical remodeling, which includes modulation of L-type Ca(2+) current, various K(+) currents and gap junction function; (ii) structural remodeling, which includes changes in tissues properties, size, and ultrastructure; and (iii) autonomic remodeling, including altered sympathovagal activity and hyperinnervation. Electrical, structural, and autonomic remodeling all contribute to creating an AF-prone substrate which is able to produce AF-associated electrical phenomena including a rapidly firing focus, complex multiple reentrant circuit or rotors. Although various remodeling events occur in AF, current AF therapies focus on ventricular rate and rhythm control strategies using pharmacotherapy and surgical interventions. Recent progress in the field has started to focus on the underlying substrate that drives and maintains AF (termed upstream therapies); however, much work is needed in this area. Here, we review current knowledge of AF mechanisms, therapies, and new areas of investigation.
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- Jason Pellman
- Department of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
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Pastore G, Zanon F, Baracca E, Aggio S, Corbucci G, Boaretto G, Roncon L, Noventa F, Barold SS. The risk of atrial fibrillation during right ventricular pacing. Europace 2015; 18:353-8. [DOI: 10.1093/europace/euv268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2015] [Accepted: 07/14/2015] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Xue XD, Huang JH, Wang HS. Angiotensin II activates signal transducers and activators of transcription 3 via Rac1 in the atrial tissue in permanent atrial fibrillation patients with rheumatic heart disease. Cell Biochem Biophys 2015; 71:205-13. [PMID: 25151145 DOI: 10.1007/s12013-014-0186-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Patients with rheumatic heart disease (RHD) often experience persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) associated with adverse atrial structural remodeling (ASR) manifested by atrial fibrosis and left atrial enlargement. The aim of this study was to explore the potential molecular signaling mechanisms for atrial fibrosis and ASR. Twenty RHD patients with persistent AF and 10 RHD patients with sinus rhythm (Group A) were recruited in our study, which all underwent transthoracic echocardiography. Right atrial appendage (RAA) tissue samples were obtained from these patients during mitral/aortic valve replacement operation. The AF patients were further divided into two groups according to left atrial diameter (LAD): Group B with LAD ranging 50-65 mm and Group C with LAD >65 mm. Histological examinations were performed with hematoxylin-eosin staining and Masson's trichrome staining. Atrial angiotensin II (AngII) content was measured by ELISA. Rac1 and STAT3 protein levels were determined by Western blot analysis. Hematoxylin-eosin staining demonstrated highly organized arrangement of atrial muscles in control Group A and significant derangement in both Group B and C AF patients with reduced cell density and increased cell size. Moreover, Masson's trichrome staining showed that atrial myocytes were surrounded by large trunks of collagen fibers in both Group B and C, but not in Group A. There was a positive correlation between atrial tissue fibrosis and LAD. AngII content was markedly higher in Group C than in Group B than in Group A, which was positively correlated with LAD. Similarly, Rac1 and STAT3 protein levels were found considerably higher in Group C and B than in Group A with excellent correlation to LAD. Our study unraveled for the first time the AngII/Rac1/STAT3 signaling as a mechanism for ASR thereby AF in a particular clinical setting-RHD patients with persistent AF and indicated inhibition of this pathway may help ameliorating adverse ASR.
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- Xiao-Dong Xue
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Shenyang Northern Hospital, 83 Wenhua Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang, 110016, Liaoning, China
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Im SII, Chun KJ, Park SJ, Park KM, Kim JS, On YK. Long-term Prognosis of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation and Predictors for Progression to Persistnt or Chronic Atrial Fibrillation in the Korean Population. J Korean Med Sci 2015; 30:895-902. [PMID: 26130952 PMCID: PMC4479943 DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2015.30.7.895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2014] [Accepted: 02/17/2015] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Little is known about the long-term prognosis of or predictors for the different clinical types of atrial fibrillation (AF) in Korean populations. The aim of this study was to validate a risk stratification to assess the probability of AF progression from paroxysmal AF (PAF) to persistent AF (PeAF) or permanent AF. A total of 434 patients with PAF were consecutively enrolled (mean age; 71.7 ± 10.7 yr, 60.6% male). PeAF was defined as episodes that are sustained > 7 days and not self-terminating, while permanent AF was defined as an ongoing long-term episode. Atrial arrhythmia during follow-up was defined as atrial premature complex, atrial tachycardia, and atrial flutter. During a mean follow-up of 72.7 ± 58.3 months, 168 patients (38.7%) with PAF progressed to PeAF or permanent AF. The mean annual AF progression was 10.7% per year. In univariate analysis, age at diagnosis, body mass index, atrial arrhythmia during follow-up, left ventricular ejection fraction, concentric left ventricular hypertrophy, left atrial diameter (LAD), and severe mitral regurgitation (MR) were significantly associated with AF progression. In multivariate analysis, age at diagnosis (P = 0.009), atrial arrhythmia during follow-up (P = 0.015), LAD (P = 0.002) and MR grade (P = 0.026) were independent risk factors for AF progression. Patients with younger age at diagnosis, atrial arrhythmia during follow-up, larger left atrial chamber size, and severe MR grade are more likely to progress to PeAF or permanent AF, suggesting more intensive medical therapy with close clinical follow-up would be required in those patients.
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- Sung II Im
- Division of Cardiology, Kosin University Gospel Hospital, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Heart Vascular and Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Heart Vascular and Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Heart Vascular and Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Heart Vascular and Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Heart Vascular and Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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A Systematic Review on the Progression of Paroxysmal to Persistent Atrial Fibrillation. JACC Clin Electrophysiol 2015; 1:105-115. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jacep.2015.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2015] [Accepted: 04/10/2015] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Incremental Value of Left Atrial Structural and Functional Characteristics for Prediction of Atrial Fibrillation in Patients Receiving Cardiac Pacing. Circ Cardiovasc Imaging 2015; 8:CIRCIMAGING.114.002942. [DOI: 10.1161/circimaging.114.002942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Zoni-Berisso M, Lercari F, Carazza T, Domenicucci S. Epidemiology of atrial fibrillation: European perspective. Clin Epidemiol 2014; 6:213-20. [PMID: 24966695 PMCID: PMC4064952 DOI: 10.2147/clep.s47385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 737] [Impact Index Per Article: 73.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
Abstract
In the last 20 years, atrial fibrillation (AF) has become one of the most important public health problems and a significant cause of increasing health care costs in western countries. The prevalence of AF is increasing due to our greater ability to treat chronic cardiac and noncardiac diseases, and the improved ability to suspect and diagnose AF. At the present time, the prevalence of AF (2%) is double that reported in the last decade. The prevalence of AF varies with age and sex. AF is present in 0.12%–0.16% of those younger than 49 years, in 3.7%–4.2% of those aged 60–70 years, and in 10%–17% of those aged 80 years or older. In addition, it occurs more frequently in males, with a male to female ratio of 1.2:1. The incidence of AF ranges between 0.21 and 0.41 per 1,000 person/years. Permanent AF occurs in approximately 50% of patients, and paroxysmal and persistent AF in 25% each. AF is frequently associated with cardiac disease and comorbidities. The most common concomitant diseases are coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, and cardiomyopathy. The most common comorbidities are hypertension, diabetes, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, renal failure, stroke, and cognitive disturbance. Paroxysmal AF occurs in younger patients and with a reduced burden of both cardiac disease and comorbidities. Generally, the history of AF is long, burdened by frequent recurrences, and associated with symptoms (in two thirds of patients). Patients with AF have a five-fold and two-fold higher risk of stroke and death, respectively. We estimate that the number of patients with AF in 2030 in Europe will be 14–17 million and the number of new cases of AF per year at 120,000–215,000. Given that AF is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, this increasing number of individuals with AF will have major public health implications.
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- Department of Cardiology, ASL 3, Padre A Micone Hospital, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, ASL 3, Padre A Micone Hospital, Genoa, Italy
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Scaglione M, Gallo C, Battaglia A, Sardi D, Gaido L, Anselmino M, Garberoglio L, Giustetto C, Castagno D, Ferraris F, Toso E, Gaita F. Long-term progression from paroxysmal to permanent atrial fibrillation following transcatheter ablation in a large single-center experience. Heart Rhythm 2014; 11:777-82. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2014.02.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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