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Hoyos C, Matos CD, Miranda-Arboleda AF, Patino C, Hincapie D, Osorio J, Zei PC, Romero JE. High-Power Short-Duration Ablation of Paroxysmal and Persistent Atrial Fibrillation. Rev Cardiovasc Med 2023; 24:363. [PMID: 39077093 PMCID: PMC11272868 DOI: 10.31083/j.rcm2412363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2024] Open
Abstract
Catheter ablation has become a cornerstone in atrial fibrillation (AF) therapy, improving freedom from all-atrial arrhythmias, as well as outperforming antiarrhythmic drugs in alleviating AF-related symptoms, reducing hospitalizations, and enhancing quality of life. Nevertheless, the success rate of traditional radiofrequency ablation (RFA) methods remains less than ideal. To address these issues, refinement in RFA strategies has been developed to improve efficacy and laboratory efficiency during pulmonary vein isolation (PVI). High-power short-duration (HPSD) RFA has emerged as a safe strategy to reduce the time required to produce durable lesions. This article reviews critical aspects of HPSD ablation in the management of both paroxysmal and persistent AF, covering aspects such as effectiveness, safety, procedural intricacies, and the underlying biophysics.
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- Carolina Hoyos
- Cardiac Arrhythmia Service, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Service, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Service, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Service, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Service, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- HCA Electrophysiology, Mercy Hospital, Miami, FL 33133, USA
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Service, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Service, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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Calvert P, Lip GYH, Gupta D. Radiofrequency catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation: A review of techniques. Trends Cardiovasc Med 2023; 33:405-415. [PMID: 35421538 DOI: 10.1016/j.tcm.2022.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Revised: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Ablation of atrial fibrillation is a key area of current research. A multitude of techniques have been tested, some of which are poorly evidenced and not recommended in routine clinical practice whilst others are more promising. Additionally, a plethora of issues exist when researching ablation techniques, from control arm ablation strategy to the relevance of outcome measures. In this review article, we discuss these issues in the context of the current evidence base.
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- Peter Calvert
- Department of Cardiology, Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Liverpool and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Thomas Drive, Liverpool L14 3PE, UK
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- Department of Cardiology, Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Liverpool and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Thomas Drive, Liverpool L14 3PE, UK; Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Liverpool and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Thomas Drive, Liverpool L14 3PE, UK.
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Hartl S, Makimoto H, Gerguri S, Clasen L, Kluge S, Brinkmeyer C, Schmidt J, Rana O, Kelm M, Bejinariu A. Wide Antral Circumferential Re-Ablation for Recurrent Atrial Fibrillation after Prior Pulmonary Vein Isolation Guided by High-Density Mapping Increases Freedom from Atrial Arrhythmias. J Clin Med 2023; 12:4982. [PMID: 37568384 PMCID: PMC10419947 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12154982] [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: 06/17/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
Abstract
Performing repeated pulmonary vein isolation (re-PVI) after recurrent atrial fibrillation (AF) following prior PVI is a standard procedure. However, no consensus exists regarding the most effective approach in redo procedures. We assessed the efficacy of re-PVI using wide antral circumferential re-ablation (WACA) supported by high-density electroanatomical mapping (HDM) as compared to conventional re-PVI. Consecutive patients with AF recurrences showing true PV reconnection (residual intra-PV and PV antral electrical potentials within the initial ablation line) or exclusive PV antral potentials (without intra-PV potentials) in the redo procedure were prospectively enrolled and received HDM-guided WACA (Re-WACA group). Conventional re-PVI patients treated using pure ostial gap ablation guided by a circular mapping catheter served as a historical control (Re-PVI group). Patients with durable PVI and no antral PV potentials were excluded. Arrhythmia recurrences ≥30 s were calculated as recurrences. In total, 114 patients were investigated (Re-WACA: n = 56, 68 ± 10 years, Re-PVI: n = 58, 65 ± 10 years). There were no significant differences in clinical characteristics including the AF type or the number of previous PVIs. In the Re-WACA group, 11% of patients showed electrical potentials only in the antrum but not inside any PV. At 402 ± 71 days of follow-up, the estimated freedom from arrhythmia was 89% in the Re-WACA group and 69% in the Re-PVI group (p = 0.01). Re-WACA independently predicted arrhythmia-free survival (HR = 0.39, 95% CI 0.16-0.93, p = 0.03), whereas two previous PVI procedures predicted recurrences (HR = 2.35, 95% CI 1.20-4.46, p = 0.01). The Re-WACA strategy guided by HDM significantly improved arrhythmia-free survival as compared to conventional ostial re-PVI. Residual PV antral potentials after prior PVI are frequent and can be easily visualized by HDM.
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- Stefan Hartl
- Department of Cardiology, Pulmonology and Vascular Medicine, Medical Faculty, Heinrich Heine University, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
- Department of Electrophysiology, Alfried Krupp Hospital, 45131 Essen, Germany
- Department of Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, 58455 Witten, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Pulmonology and Vascular Medicine, Medical Faculty, Heinrich Heine University, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
- Data Science Center/Cardiovascular Center, Jichi Medical University, Shimotsuke 329-0431, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Pulmonology and Vascular Medicine, Medical Faculty, Heinrich Heine University, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Pulmonology and Vascular Medicine, Medical Faculty, Heinrich Heine University, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
- Department of Cardiology, Rhythmology and Angiology, Josephs-Hospital Warendorf Academic Teaching Hospital, University of Münster, 48149 Warendorf, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Pulmonology and Vascular Medicine, Medical Faculty, Heinrich Heine University, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Pulmonology and Vascular Medicine, Medical Faculty, Heinrich Heine University, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Pulmonology and Vascular Medicine, Medical Faculty, Heinrich Heine University, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Pulmonology and Vascular Medicine, Medical Faculty, Heinrich Heine University, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Pulmonology and Vascular Medicine, Medical Faculty, Heinrich Heine University, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
- Cardiovascular Research Institute Düsseldorf (CARID), Medical Faculty, Heinrich Heine University, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Pulmonology and Vascular Medicine, Medical Faculty, Heinrich Heine University, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
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Wiechec E, Matic N, Ali A, Roberg K. Hypoxia induces radioresistance, epithelial‑mesenchymal transition, cancer stem cell‑like phenotype and changes in genes possessing multiple biological functions in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Oncol Rep 2022; 47:58. [PMID: 35059742 PMCID: PMC8808704 DOI: 10.3892/or.2022.8269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Hypoxia has been linked with increased resistance to treatment in various solid tumors, including head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). The aim of the present study was to identify genes involved in hypoxia‑mediated responses to radiotherapy in HNSCC. A total of three HNSCC cell lines with an epithelial phenotype were selected for this study and cultured under normoxic (21% O2) or hypoxic (1% O2) conditions. The sensitivity of the HNSCC cells to radiotherapy was assessed by a crystal violet assay. Western blotting (for protein expression), cDNA microarrays and reverse transcription‑quantitative PCR (for gene expression) were also applied. Small interfering RNA silencing was used to knock down target genes. The results revealed that hypoxia negatively affected the response of HNSCC cells to radiotherapy. Of note, increased levels of N‑cadherin, vimentin and fibronectin, as well as stem cell‑associated transcription factors, were observed under hypoxia. The microarray analysis revealed a number of hypoxia‑regulated genes that were involved in multiple biological functions. However, downregulation of hypoxia‑regulated genes did not affect sensitivity to radiotherapy of the investigated cell lines. Taken together, the present findings indicated several important pathways and genes that were involved in hypoxia and radiotherapy resistance. It is hypothesized that panels of reported hypoxia‑regulated genes may be useful for the prediction of radiotherapy responses in patients with HNSCC.
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- Emilia Wiechec
- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Division of Cell Biology, Linköping University, 58185 Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology in Linköping, Anaesthetics, Operations and Specialty Surgery Center, Region Östergötland, 58185 Linköping, Sweden
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- National Bioinformatics Infrastructure Sweden, Science for Life Laboratory; Department of Immune Technology, Lund University, 22100 Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Division of Cell Biology, Linköping University, 58185 Linköping, Sweden
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Toso E, Gagliardi M, Peyracchia M, Angelini F, Anselmino M, Ferraris F, Giustetto C, Scaglione M, Gaita F. Long-term efficacy and impact on quality of life of atrial fibrillation catheter ablation in competitive athletes. J Sports Med Phys Fitness 2021; 62:1266-1271. [PMID: 34931787 DOI: 10.23736/s0022-4707.21.13257-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Limited data are available on the efficacy of catheter ablation (CA) for sport-associated atrial fibrillation (AF), in particular at long term follow up. Moreover, the impact of AF CA on quality of life (QoL) in this population remains unknown. We aimed to determine AF CA efficacy in athletes, to assess the impact on athletes' QoL (with SF36 score) and on training capabilities in a long term follow up (FU). METHODS A total of 1215 AF patients' candidates to CA between January 2007 and December 2012, were retrospectively screened. Athletes were defined as patients performing ≥ 5h/week of vigorous sports, achieving a total of ≥1500 h lifetime sports activity, for at least one year before AF first symptomatic episode. RESULTS Out of 1215 AF patients, 133 were considered competitive athletes and underwent to CA. Overall, 43% of our cohort showed typical or atypical atrial flutter, which required a more extensive ablation procedure. Before AF, athletes used to practice for a mean of 8.5±2.7 h/week, while after the first AF episode the mean practice duration decreased to 2.82.5 h/week. At 10-year follow up, 83% of athletes did not present any recurrent event, and training capabilities increased up to 5.6±3.6 h/week after the procedure. Moreover, intense physical activity before AF CA was related to longterm AF recurrence rates (P = 0.05). QoL scores significantly improved in each single domains (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS AF CA represents an effective procedure to maintain sinus rhythm in athletes, with a significant improvement in QoL.
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- Elisabetta Toso
- Cardiology Division, Department of Medical Sciences, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy - .,Cardiology Consultant at Juventus Football Club, Turin, Italy -
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- Cardiology Division, Department of Medical Sciences, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Department of Medical Sciences, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Department of Medical Sciences, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Department of Medical Sciences, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Department of Medical Sciences, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Department of Medical Sciences, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Cardinal Massaia Hospital of Asti, Asti, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Department of Medical Sciences, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.,Cardiology Consultant at Juventus Football Club, Turin, Italy
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Inoue K, Hikoso S, Masuda M, Furukawa Y, Hirata A, Egami Y, Watanabe T, Minamiguchi H, Miyoshi M, Tanaka N, Oka T, Okada M, Kanda T, Matsuda Y, Kawasaki M, Hayashi K, Kitamura T, Dohi T, Sunaga A, Mizuno H, Nakatani D, Sakata Y. Pulmonary vein isolation alone vs. more extensive ablation with defragmentation and linear ablation of persistent atrial fibrillation: the EARNEST-PVI trial. Europace 2021; 23:565-574. [PMID: 33200213 DOI: 10.1093/europace/euaa293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 09/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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AIMS Previous studies could not demonstrate any benefit of more intensive ablation in addition to pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) including complex fractionated atrial electrogram (CFAE) and linear ablation for recurrence in the initial catheter ablation of persistent atrial fibrillation (AF). This study aimed to establish the non-inferiority of PVI alone to PVI plus these additional ablation strategies. METHODS AND RESULTS Patients with persistent AF who underwent an initial catheter ablation (n = 512, long-standing persistent AF; 128 cases) were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either PVI alone (PVI-alone group) or PVI plus CFAE and/or linear ablation (PVI-plus group). After excluding 15 cases who did not receive procedures, we analysed 249 and 248 patients, respectively. The primary endpoint was recurrence of AF, atrial flutter, and/or atrial tachycardia, and the non-inferior margin was set at a hazard ratio of 1.43. In the PVI-plus group, 85.1% of patients had linear ablation and 15.3% CFAE ablation. After 12 months, freedom from the primary endpoint occurred in 71.3% of patients in the PVI-alone group and in 78.3% in the PVI-plus group [hazard ratio = 1.56 (95% confidence interval: 1.10-2.24), non-inferior P = 0.3062]. The procedure-related complication rates were 2.0% in the PVI-alone group and 3.6% in the PVI-plus group (P = 0.199). CONCLUSION This randomized trial did not establish the non-inferiority of PVI alone to PVI plus linear ablation or CFAE ablation in patients with persistent AF, but implied that the PVI plus strategy was promising to improve the clinical efficacy (NCT03514693).
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- Koichi Inoue
- Cardiovascular Center, Sakurabashi-Watanabe Hospital, 2-4-32 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0001, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Sakurabashi-Watanabe Hospital, 2-4-32 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0001, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Kansai Rosai Hospital, Amagasaki, Japan
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- Division of Cardiology, Osaka General Medical Center, Osaka, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Division, Osaka Police Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Sakurabashi-Watanabe Hospital, 2-4-32 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0001, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Yao Municipal Hospital, Yao, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Sakurabashi-Watanabe Hospital, 2-4-32 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0001, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Sakurabashi-Watanabe Hospital, 2-4-32 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0001, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Sakurabashi-Watanabe Hospital, 2-4-32 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0001, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Kansai Rosai Hospital, Amagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Osaka Hospital, Japan Community Healthcare Organization, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Environmental Medicine and Population Sciences, Department of Social and Environmental Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Sakurabashi-Watanabe Hospital, 2-4-32 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0001, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Sakurabashi-Watanabe Hospital, 2-4-32 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0001, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Sakurabashi-Watanabe Hospital, 2-4-32 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0001, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Sakurabashi-Watanabe Hospital, 2-4-32 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0001, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Sakurabashi-Watanabe Hospital, 2-4-32 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0001, Japan
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Xie X, Yang G, Li X, Yu J, Zhang F, Ju W, Chen H, Li M, Gu K, Cheng D, Wang X, Wu Y, Zhou J, Zhou X, Zhang B, Kojodjojo P, Cao K, Yang B, Chen M. Prevalence and Predictors of Additional Ablation Beyond Pulmonary Vein Isolation in Patients With Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation. Front Cardiovasc Med 2021; 8:690297. [PMID: 34355028 PMCID: PMC8329378 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2021.690297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background: Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is an effective strategy in the treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF). Yet, there are limited data on additional ablation beyond PVI. In this study, we sought to assess the prevalence, predictors, and outcomes of additional ablation in PAF patients. Methods: A total of 537 consecutive patients with PAF were retrospectively evaluated for the index procedure. PVI was successfully conducted in all patients, after which electrophysiological study and drug provocation were performed, and additional ablations were delivered for concomitant arrhythmias, non-PV triggers, and low voltage zone (LVZ). The prevalence, predictors, and outcomes of additional ablation were analyzed. Results: Among 537 consecutive patients, 372 addition ablations were performed in 241 (44.88%) patients, including 252 (67.74%) concomitant arrhythmias in 198 (36.87%) patients, 56 (15.05%) non-PV triggers in 52 (9.68%) patients and 64 (17.20%) LVZ modification in 47 (8.75%) patients. Lower LVEF (OR = 0.937, p = 0.015), AF episode before procedure (OR = 2.990, p = 0.001), AF episode during procedure (OR = 1.998, p = 0.002) and AF episode induced after PVI (OR = 15.958, p < 0.001) were independent predictors of additional ablation. Single-procedure free from atrial arrhythmias at 58.36 ± 7.12 months post-ablation was 70.48%. Conclusions: Additional ablations were common in patients with PAF for index procedure. Lower LVEF and AF episodes before, during the procedure, and induced after PVI predicts additional ablation.
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- Xin Xie
- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Division of Cardiology, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Baimbetov AK, Bizhanov KA, Abzaliyev KB, Bairamov BA, Yakupova IA. Prediction of arrhythmia recurrence after atrial fibrillation ablation in patients with normal anatomy of the left atrium. Int J Clin Pract 2021; 75:e14083. [PMID: 33555091 DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.14083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2020] [Accepted: 02/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Enlarged left atrium is an established predictor of atrial fibrillation recurrence after pulmonary vein isolation but arrhythmia recurrence is also observed in patients with normal anatomy of the left atrium. The aim of the study is to evaluate arrhythmia recurrence predictors in patients with normal anatomy of the left atrium. METHODS The study included 182 patients with normal anatomy of the left atrium who underwent pulmonary vein isolation using catheter ablation. Various parameters were also compared, including age, gender, history of arrhythmia, arterial hypertension, concomitant coronary pathology, echocardiography findings, such as mitral valve and tricuspid valve regurgitation and procedure parameters, between patients with and without relapses. Statistical analysis was performed using the IBM SPSS Statistics-19 software. RESULTS Transthoracic echocardiography was performed by independent specialists with extensive experience. Trans-esophageal echocardiography was performed before each ablation procedure. Standard trans-septal puncture was performed under fluoroscopic control. Radiofrequency ablation was performed in the ipsilateral pulmonary vein antrum with a wide capture of nearby lung tissue. CONCLUSIONS It was concluded that the tricuspid valve regurgitation and arterial hypertension correlate with atrial fibrillation recurrence after pulmonary vein isolation in patients with normal left atrial anatomy.
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- Adil K Baimbetov
- Department of Interventional Cardiology and Arrhythmology, National Scientific Center of Surgery named after A.N. Syzganov, Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan
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- Department of Health Policy and Organization, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan
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- Department of Clinical Specialties, Higher School of Medicine, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan
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- Department of Interventional Cardiology and Arrhythmology, National Scientific Center of Surgery named after A.N. Syzganov, Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan
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- Department of Interventional Cardiology and Arrhythmology, National Scientific Center of Surgery named after A.N. Syzganov, Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan
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Kusa S, Hachiya H, Sato Y, Hara S, Ohya H, Miwa N, Yamao K, Iesaka Y, Sasano T. Superior vena cava isolation with 50 W high power, short duration ablation strategy. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2021; 32:1602-1609. [PMID: 33949738 DOI: 10.1111/jce.15060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2020] [Revised: 04/02/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The optimal ablation strategy is unknown regarding a superior vena cava isolation (SVCI). This study aimed to examine the feasibility and safety and to analyze the lesion characteristics of the SVCI using high-power, short-duration (HPSD) ablation. METHODS AND RESULTS A total of 100 patients underwent an index SVCI using HPSD (n = 50, HPSD group) or conventional lower-power and longer-duration (n = 50, LPLD group) ablation, using the Thermocool Smarttouch SF. In the HPSD group, ablation was performed with a power of 50 W for 7 s, and was limited to 4 s at the lateral segment close to the right phrenic nerve. The ablation setting used in the LPLD group was 20-25 W for 20-30 s and was limited to 10-20 W for 15-30 s at the lateral segment when diaphragmatic capture was seen. An electrical SVCI was achieved in all patients. The HPSD group required a significantly shorter procedure time (10.8 ± 3.2 vs. 14.8 ± 6.4 min; p < .01), shorter radiofrequency duration (49 ± 16 vs. 282 ± 124 s; p < .01), fewer lesions (8.3 ± 2.5 vs. 10.4 ± 4.4; p < .01), and lower ablation index (316 ± 38 vs. 356 ± 62; p < .001) than the LPLD group. The incidence of a postprocedural asymptomatic mild diaphragmatic elevation was comparable (2% in the HPSD group vs. 6% in the LPLD group; p = .61). CONCLUSION The 50-W HPSD ablation strategy allowed for a successful, fast, and safe SVCI with the fewer ablation lesions and the lower ablation index.
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- Shigeki Kusa
- Cardiovascular Center, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Center, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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Cluckey A, Perino AC, Yunus FN, Leef GC, Askari M, Heidenreich PA, Narayan SM, Wang PJ, Turakhia MP. Efficacy of Ablation Lesion Sets in Addition to Pulmonary Vein Isolation for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: Findings From the SMASH - AF Meta-Analysis Study Cohort. J Am Heart Assoc 2020; 8:e009976. [PMID: 30587059 PMCID: PMC6405732 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.118.009976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
Abstract
Background The objective was to explore the efficacy of ablation lesion sets in addition to pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. The optimal strategy for catheter ablation of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is debated. Methods and Results The SMASH‐AF (Systematic Review and Meta‐analysis of Ablation Strategy Heterogeneity in Atrial Fibrillation) study cohort includes trials and observational studies identified in PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane databases from January 1 1990, to August 1, 2016. We included studies reporting single procedure paroxysmal atrial fibrillation ablation success rates. Exclusion criteria included insufficient reporting of outcomes, ablation strategies that were not prespecified and uniform, and a sample size of fewer than 40 patients. We analyzed lesion sets performed in addition to PVI (PVI plus) using multivariable random‐effects meta‐regression to control for patient, study, and procedure characteristics. The analysis included 145 total studies with 23 263 patients (PVI‐only cohort: 115 studies, 148 treatment arms, 16 500 patients; PVI plus cohort: 39 studies; 46 treatment arms, 6763 patients). PVI plus studies, as compared with PVI‐only studies, included younger patients (56.7 years versus 58.8 years, P=0.001), fewer women (27.2% versus 32.0% women, P=0.002), and were more methodologically rigorous with longer follow‐up (29.5 versus 17.1 months, P 0.004) and more randomization (19.4% versus 11.8%, P<0.001). In multivariable meta‐regression, PVI plus studies were associated with improved success (7.6% absolute improvement [95% CI, 2.6–12.5%]; P<0.01, I2=88%), specifically superior vena cava isolation (4 studies, 4 treatment arms, 1392 patients; 15.1% absolute improvement [95% CI, 2.3–27.9%]; P 0.02, I2=87%). However, residual heterogeneity was large. Conclusions Across the paroxysmal atrial fibrillation ablation literature, PVI plus ablation strategies were associated with incremental improvements in success rate. However, large residual heterogeneity complicates evidence synthesis.
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Affiliation(s)
- Andrew Cluckey
- 1 Department of Medicine Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford CA.,2 Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System Palo Alto CA
| | - Alexander C Perino
- 1 Department of Medicine Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford CA.,2 Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System Palo Alto CA
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- 1 Department of Medicine Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford CA.,2 Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System Palo Alto CA
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- 1 Department of Medicine Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford CA.,2 Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System Palo Alto CA
| | - Mariam Askari
- 2 Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System Palo Alto CA
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- 1 Department of Medicine Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford CA.,2 Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System Palo Alto CA
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- 1 Department of Medicine Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford CA.,2 Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System Palo Alto CA
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- 1 Department of Medicine Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford CA.,2 Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System Palo Alto CA
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- 1 Department of Medicine Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford CA.,2 Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System Palo Alto CA.,3 Center for Digital Health Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford CA
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