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Doundoulakis I, Pannone L, Chiotis S, Della Rocca DG, Sorgente A, Tsioufis P, Del Monte A, Vetta G, Piperis C, Overeinder I, Bala G, Almorad A, Ströker E, Sieira J, La Meir M, Brugada P, Tsiachris D, Sarkozy A, Chierchia GB, de Asmundis C. SCN5A gene variants and arrhythmic risk in Brugada Syndrome: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Heart Rhythm 2024:S1547-5271(24)02374-9. [PMID: 38614189 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2024.04.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/15/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND A rare gene variant in SCN5A can be found in approximately 20-25% of patients with Brugada syndrome (BrS). OBJECTIVE The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to evaluate: (1) differences in clinical characteristics of BrS patients with and without SCN5A rare variants and (2) the prognostic role of SCN5A for ventricular arrhythmias in BrS. METHODS PubMed and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) were systematically searched from inception to January 2024 to identify all relevant studies. Studies were analyzed if including patients diagnosed with BrS in whom genetic testing for SCN5A variants was performed and arrhythmic outcomes were reported. RESULTS A total of 17 studies with 3568 BrS patients, of whom 3030 patients undergone to genetic testing for SCN5A variants, fulfilled the eligibility criteria and were included. Compared with SCN5A- patients, SCN5A+ BrS patients had more frequently spontaneous type I ECG, history of syncope and documented arrhythmias. Furthermore, higher PQ and QRS intervals in SCN5A+ BrS patients, compared with SCN5A- have been found. The pooled analysis demonstrated a significant association between the presence of SCN5A rare variants in BrS patients and the risk of MAEs, with a pooled OR of 2.14 (95% CI: 1.53; 2.99, I2 = 29%). CONCLUSION SCN5A+ BrS patients showed a worse clinical phenotype compared with SCN5A-. The pooled analysis demonstrated a significant association between SCN5A+ mutation status and the risk of MAEs in BrS patients.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ioannis Doundoulakis
- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- First University Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, "Hippokration" General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- First University Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, "Hippokration" General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Cardiac Surgery Department, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- First University Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, "Hippokration" General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium.
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Pannone L, Bisignani A, Osei R, Gauthey A, Sorgente A, Monaco C, Della Rocca DG, Del Monte A, Strazdas A, Mojica J, Al Housari M, Miraglia V, Mouram S, Vetta G, Paparella G, Ramak R, Overeinder I, Bala G, Almorad A, Ströker E, Pappaert G, Sieira J, de Ravel T, La Meir M, Sarkozy A, Brugada P, Chierchia GB, Van Dooren S, de Asmundis C. Genetic Testing in Brugada Syndrome: A 30-Year Experience. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol 2024; 17:e012374. [PMID: 38426305 DOI: 10.1161/circep.123.012374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND A pathogenic/likely pathogenic variant can be found in 20% to 25% of patients with Brugada syndrome (BrS) and a pathogenic/likely pathogenic variant in SCN5A is associated with a worse prognosis. The aim of this study is to define the diagnostic yield of a large gene panel with American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics variant classification and to assess prognosis of SCN5A and non-SCN5A variants. METHODS All patients with BrS, were prospectively enrolled in the Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel registry between 1992 and 2022. Inclusion criteria for the study were (1) BrS diagnosis; (2) genetic analysis performed with a large gene panel; (3) classification of variants following American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics guidelines. Patients with a pathogenic/likely pathogenic variant in SCN5A were defined as SCN5A+. Patients with a reported variant in a non-SCN5A gene or with no reported variants were defined as patients with SCN5A-. All variants were classified as missense or predicted loss of function. RESULTS A total of 500 BrS patients were analyzed. A total of 104 patients (20.8%) were SCN5A+ and 396 patients (79.2%) were SCN5A-. A non-SCN5A gene variant was found in 75 patients (15.0%), of whom, 58 patients (77.3%) had a missense variant and 17 patients (22.7%) had a predicted loss of function variant. At a follow-up of 84.0 months, 48 patients (9.6%) experienced a ventricular arrhythmia (VA). Patients without any variant had higher VA-free survival, compared with carriers of a predicted loss of function variant in SCN5A+ or non-SCN5A genes. There was no difference in VA-free survival between patients without any variant and missense variant carriers in SCN5A+ or non-SCN5A genes. At Cox analysis, SCN5A+ or non-SCN5A predicted loss of function variant was an independent predictor of VA. CONCLUSIONS In a large BrS cohort, the yield for SCN5A+ is 20.8%. A predicted loss of function variant carrier is an independent predictor of VA.
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Affiliation(s)
- Luigi Pannone
- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology & Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart (L.P., A.B., A.G., A. Sorgente, C.M., D.G.D.R., A.D.M., A.S., J.M., M.A.H., V.M., S.M., G.V., G. Paparella, R.R., I.O., G.B., A.A., E.S., G. Pappaert, J.S., A. Sarkozy, P.B., G.B.C., C.d.A.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology & Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart (L.P., A.B., A.G., A. Sorgente, C.M., D.G.D.R., A.D.M., A.S., J.M., M.A.H., V.M., S.M., G.V., G. Paparella, R.R., I.O., G.B., A.A., E.S., G. Pappaert, J.S., A. Sarkozy, P.B., G.B.C., C.d.A.)
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- Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel), Clinical Sciences, Research Group Reproduction and Genetics, Centre for Medical Genetics (R.O., T.d.R., S.V.D.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology & Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart (L.P., A.B., A.G., A. Sorgente, C.M., D.G.D.R., A.D.M., A.S., J.M., M.A.H., V.M., S.M., G.V., G. Paparella, R.R., I.O., G.B., A.A., E.S., G. Pappaert, J.S., A. Sarkozy, P.B., G.B.C., C.d.A.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology & Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart (L.P., A.B., A.G., A. Sorgente, C.M., D.G.D.R., A.D.M., A.S., J.M., M.A.H., V.M., S.M., G.V., G. Paparella, R.R., I.O., G.B., A.A., E.S., G. Pappaert, J.S., A. Sarkozy, P.B., G.B.C., C.d.A.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology & Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart (L.P., A.B., A.G., A. Sorgente, C.M., D.G.D.R., A.D.M., A.S., J.M., M.A.H., V.M., S.M., G.V., G. Paparella, R.R., I.O., G.B., A.A., E.S., G. Pappaert, J.S., A. Sarkozy, P.B., G.B.C., C.d.A.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology & Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart (L.P., A.B., A.G., A. Sorgente, C.M., D.G.D.R., A.D.M., A.S., J.M., M.A.H., V.M., S.M., G.V., G. Paparella, R.R., I.O., G.B., A.A., E.S., G. Pappaert, J.S., A. Sarkozy, P.B., G.B.C., C.d.A.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology & Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart (L.P., A.B., A.G., A. Sorgente, C.M., D.G.D.R., A.D.M., A.S., J.M., M.A.H., V.M., S.M., G.V., G. Paparella, R.R., I.O., G.B., A.A., E.S., G. Pappaert, J.S., A. Sarkozy, P.B., G.B.C., C.d.A.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology & Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart (L.P., A.B., A.G., A. Sorgente, C.M., D.G.D.R., A.D.M., A.S., J.M., M.A.H., V.M., S.M., G.V., G. Paparella, R.R., I.O., G.B., A.A., E.S., G. Pappaert, J.S., A. Sarkozy, P.B., G.B.C., C.d.A.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology & Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart (L.P., A.B., A.G., A. Sorgente, C.M., D.G.D.R., A.D.M., A.S., J.M., M.A.H., V.M., S.M., G.V., G. Paparella, R.R., I.O., G.B., A.A., E.S., G. Pappaert, J.S., A. Sarkozy, P.B., G.B.C., C.d.A.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology & Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart (L.P., A.B., A.G., A. Sorgente, C.M., D.G.D.R., A.D.M., A.S., J.M., M.A.H., V.M., S.M., G.V., G. Paparella, R.R., I.O., G.B., A.A., E.S., G. Pappaert, J.S., A. Sarkozy, P.B., G.B.C., C.d.A.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology & Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart (L.P., A.B., A.G., A. Sorgente, C.M., D.G.D.R., A.D.M., A.S., J.M., M.A.H., V.M., S.M., G.V., G. Paparella, R.R., I.O., G.B., A.A., E.S., G. Pappaert, J.S., A. Sarkozy, P.B., G.B.C., C.d.A.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology & Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart (L.P., A.B., A.G., A. Sorgente, C.M., D.G.D.R., A.D.M., A.S., J.M., M.A.H., V.M., S.M., G.V., G. Paparella, R.R., I.O., G.B., A.A., E.S., G. Pappaert, J.S., A. Sarkozy, P.B., G.B.C., C.d.A.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology & Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart (L.P., A.B., A.G., A. Sorgente, C.M., D.G.D.R., A.D.M., A.S., J.M., M.A.H., V.M., S.M., G.V., G. Paparella, R.R., I.O., G.B., A.A., E.S., G. Pappaert, J.S., A. Sarkozy, P.B., G.B.C., C.d.A.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology & Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart (L.P., A.B., A.G., A. Sorgente, C.M., D.G.D.R., A.D.M., A.S., J.M., M.A.H., V.M., S.M., G.V., G. Paparella, R.R., I.O., G.B., A.A., E.S., G. Pappaert, J.S., A. Sarkozy, P.B., G.B.C., C.d.A.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology & Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart (L.P., A.B., A.G., A. Sorgente, C.M., D.G.D.R., A.D.M., A.S., J.M., M.A.H., V.M., S.M., G.V., G. Paparella, R.R., I.O., G.B., A.A., E.S., G. Pappaert, J.S., A. Sarkozy, P.B., G.B.C., C.d.A.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology & Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart (L.P., A.B., A.G., A. Sorgente, C.M., D.G.D.R., A.D.M., A.S., J.M., M.A.H., V.M., S.M., G.V., G. Paparella, R.R., I.O., G.B., A.A., E.S., G. Pappaert, J.S., A. Sarkozy, P.B., G.B.C., C.d.A.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology & Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart (L.P., A.B., A.G., A. Sorgente, C.M., D.G.D.R., A.D.M., A.S., J.M., M.A.H., V.M., S.M., G.V., G. Paparella, R.R., I.O., G.B., A.A., E.S., G. Pappaert, J.S., A. Sarkozy, P.B., G.B.C., C.d.A.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology & Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart (L.P., A.B., A.G., A. Sorgente, C.M., D.G.D.R., A.D.M., A.S., J.M., M.A.H., V.M., S.M., G.V., G. Paparella, R.R., I.O., G.B., A.A., E.S., G. Pappaert, J.S., A. Sarkozy, P.B., G.B.C., C.d.A.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology & Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart (L.P., A.B., A.G., A. Sorgente, C.M., D.G.D.R., A.D.M., A.S., J.M., M.A.H., V.M., S.M., G.V., G. Paparella, R.R., I.O., G.B., A.A., E.S., G. Pappaert, J.S., A. Sarkozy, P.B., G.B.C., C.d.A.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology & Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart (L.P., A.B., A.G., A. Sorgente, C.M., D.G.D.R., A.D.M., A.S., J.M., M.A.H., V.M., S.M., G.V., G. Paparella, R.R., I.O., G.B., A.A., E.S., G. Pappaert, J.S., A. Sarkozy, P.B., G.B.C., C.d.A.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology & Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart (L.P., A.B., A.G., A. Sorgente, C.M., D.G.D.R., A.D.M., A.S., J.M., M.A.H., V.M., S.M., G.V., G. Paparella, R.R., I.O., G.B., A.A., E.S., G. Pappaert, J.S., A. Sarkozy, P.B., G.B.C., C.d.A.)
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- Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel), Clinical Sciences, Research Group Reproduction and Genetics, Centre for Medical Genetics (R.O., T.d.R., S.V.D.)
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- Cardiac Surgery Department, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel (M.L.M.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology & Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart (L.P., A.B., A.G., A. Sorgente, C.M., D.G.D.R., A.D.M., A.S., J.M., M.A.H., V.M., S.M., G.V., G. Paparella, R.R., I.O., G.B., A.A., E.S., G. Pappaert, J.S., A. Sarkozy, P.B., G.B.C., C.d.A.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology & Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart (L.P., A.B., A.G., A. Sorgente, C.M., D.G.D.R., A.D.M., A.S., J.M., M.A.H., V.M., S.M., G.V., G. Paparella, R.R., I.O., G.B., A.A., E.S., G. Pappaert, J.S., A. Sarkozy, P.B., G.B.C., C.d.A.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology & Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart (L.P., A.B., A.G., A. Sorgente, C.M., D.G.D.R., A.D.M., A.S., J.M., M.A.H., V.M., S.M., G.V., G. Paparella, R.R., I.O., G.B., A.A., E.S., G. Pappaert, J.S., A. Sarkozy, P.B., G.B.C., C.d.A.)
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- Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel), Clinical Sciences, Research Group Reproduction and Genetics, Centre for Medical Genetics (R.O., T.d.R., S.V.D.)
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel), Clinical Sciences, Research Group Reproduction and Genetics, Brussels Interuniversity Genomics High Throughput Core (BRIGHTcore), Belgium (S.V.D.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology & Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart (L.P., A.B., A.G., A. Sorgente, C.M., D.G.D.R., A.D.M., A.S., J.M., M.A.H., V.M., S.M., G.V., G. Paparella, R.R., I.O., G.B., A.A., E.S., G. Pappaert, J.S., A. Sarkozy, P.B., G.B.C., C.d.A.)
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Pistelli L, Vetta G, Parlavecchio A, Crea P, Parisi F, Magnocavallo M, Caminiti R, Frea S, Vairo A, Desalvo P, Faletti R, Gatti M, Dattilo G, Parollo M, Di Cori A, Bongiorni MG, De Santis G, Borgi M, Franzino M, Licordari R, Zucchelli G, Rocca GDD, Giustetto C. Arrhythmic risk profile in mitral valve prolapse: A systematic review and metanalysis of 1715 patients. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2024; 35:290-300. [PMID: 38098308 DOI: 10.1111/jce.16149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is a common clinical condition in the general population. A subgroup of patients with MVP may experience ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death ("arrhythmic mitral valve prolapse" [AMVP]) but how to stratify arrhythmic risk is still unclear. Our meta-analysis aims to identify predictive factors for arrhythmic risk in patients with MVP. METHODS We systematically searched Medline, Cochrane, Journals@Ovid, Scopus electronic databases for studies published up to December 28, 2022 and comparing AMVP and nonarrhythmic mitral valve prolapse (NAMVP) for what concerns history, electrocardiographic, echocardiographic and cardiac magnetic resonance features. The effect size was estimated using a random-effect model as odds ratio (OR) and mean difference (MD). RESULTS A total of 10 studies enrolling 1715 patients were included. Late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) (OR: 16.67; p = .005), T-wave inversion (TWI) (OR: 2.63; p < .0001), bileaflet MVP (OR: 1.92; p < .0001) and mitral anulus disjunction (MAD) (OR: 2.60; p < .0001) were more represented among patients with AMVP than in NAMVP. Patients with AMVP were shown to have longer anterior mitral leaflet (AML) (MD: 2.63 mm; p < .0001), posterior mitral leaflet (MD: 2.96 mm; p < .0001), thicker AML (MD: 0.49 mm; p < .0001), longer MAD length (MD: 1.24 mm; p < .0001) and higher amount of LGE (MD: 1.41%; p < .0001) than NAMVP. AMVP showed increased mechanical dispersion (MD: 8.04 ms; 95% confidence interval: 5.13-10.96; p < .0001) compared with NAMVP. CONCLUSIONS Our meta-analysis proved that LGE, TWI, bileaflet MVP, and MAD are predictive factors for arrhythmic risk in MVP patients.
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- Lorenzo Pistelli
- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Arrhythmology Unit, S. Giovanni Calibita Hospital, Cardiology Division, Rome, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Department, "Citta della Salute e della Scienza" Hospital, Division of Cardiology, Turin, Italy
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- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Department, "Citta della Salute e della Scienza" Hospital, Division of Cardiology, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
- Cardiology Unit, Ospedale Santa Croce e Carle, Cuneo, Italy
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- Radiology Unit, Città della Salute e della Scienza Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Radiology Unit, Città della Salute e della Scienza Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Second Division of Cardiology, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Pisana, Pisa, Italy
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- Second Division of Cardiology, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Pisana, Pisa, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Second Division of Cardiology, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Pisana, Pisa, Italy
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Department, "Citta della Salute e della Scienza" Hospital, Division of Cardiology, Turin, Italy
- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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Del Monte A, Della Rocca DG, Pannone L, Vetta G, Cespón Fernández M, Marcon L, Doundoulakis I, Mouram S, Audiat C, Zeriouh S, Monaco C, Al Housari M, Betancur A, Mené R, Iacopino S, Sorgente A, Bala G, Ströker E, Sieira J, Almorad A, Sarkozy A, Boveda S, de Asmundis C, Chierchia GB. Pulsed field ablation of the right superior pulmonary vein prevents vagal responses via anterior right ganglionated plexus modulation. Heart Rhythm 2024:S1547-5271(24)00094-8. [PMID: 38290688 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2024.01.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND Pulsed field ablation (PFA) is selective for the myocardium. However, vagal responses and reversible effects on ganglionated plexi (GP) are observed during pulmonary vein isolation (PVI). Anterior-right GP ablation has been proven to effectively prevent vagal responses during radiofrequency-based PVI. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that PFA-induced transient anterior-right GP modulation when targeting the right superior pulmonary vein (RSPV) before any other pulmonary veins (PVs) may effectively prevent intraprocedural vagal responses. METHODS Eighty consecutive paroxysmal atrial fibrillation patients undergoing PVI with PFA were prospectively included. In the first 40 patients, PVI was performed first targeting the left superior pulmonary vein (LSPV-first group). In the last 40 patients, RSPV was targeted first, followed by left PVs and right inferior PV (RSPV-first group). Heart rate (HR) and extracardiac vagal stimulation (ECVS) were evaluated at baseline, during PVI, and postablation to assess GP modulation. RESULTS Vagal responses occurred in 31 patients (78%) in the LSPV-first group and 5 (13%) in the RSPV-first group (P <.001). Temporary pacing was needed in 14 patients (35%) in the LSPV-first group and 3 (8%) in the RSPV-first group (P = .003). RSPV isolation was associated with similar acute HR increase in the 2 groups (13 ± 11 bpm vs 15 ± 12 bpm; P = .3). No significant residual changes in HR or ECVS response were documented in both groups at the end of the procedure compared to baseline (all P >.05). CONCLUSION PVI with PFA frequently induced vagal responses when initiated from the LSPV. Nevertheless, an RSPV-first approach promoted transient HR increase and reduced vagal response occurrence.
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- Alvise Del Monte
- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Department, Clinique Pasteur, Toulouse, France
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Department, Clinique Pasteur, Toulouse, France
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- Heart Rhythm Management Department, Clinique Pasteur, Toulouse, France
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- Electrophysiology Unit, GVM Care & Research, Maria Cecilia Hospital, Cotignola, Italy
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Department, Clinique Pasteur, Toulouse, France
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium.
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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Magnocavallo M, Della Rocca DG, Vetta G, Mohanty S, Gianni C, Polselli M, Rossi P, Parlavecchio A, Fazia MVL, Guarracini F, De Vuono F, Bisignani A, Pannone L, Raposeiras-Roubín S, Lochy S, Cauti FM, Burkhardt JD, Boveda S, Sarkozy A, Sorgente A, Bianchi S, Chierchia GB, de Asmundis C, Al-Ahmad A, Di Biase L, Horton RP, Natale A. Lower rate of major bleeding in very high risk patients undergoing left atrial appendage occlusion: A propensity score-matched comparison with direct oral anticoagulation. Heart Rhythm 2024:S1547-5271(24)00070-5. [PMID: 38246567 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2024.01.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Long-term oral anticoagulation is the mainstay therapy for thromboembolic (TE) prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation. However, left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) could be a safe alternative to direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in patients with a very high TE risk profile. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to compare the safety and efficacy of LAAO vs DOACs in patients with atrial fibrillation at very high stroke risk (CHA2DS2-VASc [congestive heart failure, hypertension, age ≥ 75 years, diabetes mellitus, prior stroke or transient ischemic attack or thromboembolism, vascular disease, age 65-74 years, sex category] score ≥ 5). METHODS Data from patients with CHA2DS2-VASc score ≥ 5 were extracted from a prospective multicenter database. To attenuate the imbalance in covariates between groups, propensity score matching was used (covariates: CHA2DS2-VASc and HAS-BLED [hypertension, abnormal renal or liver function, stroke, bleeding, labile international normalized ratio, elderly, drugs or alcohol] scores), which resulted in a matched population of 277 patients per group. The primary end point was a composite of cardiovascular death, TE events, and clinically relevant bleeding during follow-up. RESULTS Of 2381 patients, 554 very high risk patients were included in the study (mean age 79 ± 7 years; CHA2DS2-VASc score 5.8 ± 0.9; HAS-BLED score 3.0 ± 0.9). The mean follow-up duration was 25 ± 11 months. A higher incidence of the composite end point was documented with DOACs compared with LAAO (14.9 events per 100 patient-years in the DOAC group vs 9.4 events per 100 patient-years in the LAAO group; P = .03). The annualized clinically relevant bleeding risk was higher with DOACs (6.3% vs 3.2%; P = .04), while the risk of TE events was not different between groups (4.1% vs 3.2%; P = .63). CONCLUSION In high-risk patients, LAAO had a similar stroke prevention efficacy but a significantly lower risk of clinically relevant bleeding when compared with DOACs. The clinical benefit of LAAO became significant after 18 months of follow-up.
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- Michele Magnocavallo
- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, Austin, Texas; Cardiology Division, Arrhythmology Unit, Fatebenefratelli Isola Tiberina Gemelli-Isola, Rome, Italy
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, Austin, Texas; Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium.
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium; Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, Austin, Texas
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, Austin, Texas
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- Cardiology Division, Arrhythmology Unit, Fatebenefratelli Isola Tiberina Gemelli-Isola, Rome, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Arrhythmology Unit, Fatebenefratelli Isola Tiberina Gemelli-Isola, Rome, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
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- Cardiology Division, Arrhythmology Unit, Fatebenefratelli Isola Tiberina Gemelli-Isola, Rome, Italy
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Arrhythmology Department, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, Austin, Texas
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium; Heart Rhythm Department, Clinique Pasteur, Toulouse Cedex 3, France
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Cardiology Division, Arrhythmology Unit, Fatebenefratelli Isola Tiberina Gemelli-Isola, Rome, Italy
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, Austin, Texas
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, Austin, Texas; Department of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, Austin, Texas
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, Austin, Texas; Department of Cardiology, MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio; Interventional Electrophysiology, Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, California
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Menè R, Boveda S, Della Rocca DG, Sousonis V, Vetta G, Zeriouh S, Doundoulakis I, Betancur A, Benadel M, Combes N, Sarkozy A, Chierchia GB, de Asmundis C, Albenque JP, Combes S. Efficacy of Intravenous Nitrates for the Prevention of Coronary Artery Spasm During Pulsed Field Ablation of the Mitral Isthmus. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol 2024; 17:e012426. [PMID: 38095067 DOI: 10.1161/circep.123.012426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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- Roberto Menè
- Heart Rhythm Management Department, Clinique Pasteur, Toulouse, France (R.M., S.B., V.S., S.Z., A.B., M.B., N.C., J.P.A., S.C.)
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy (R.M.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Department, Clinique Pasteur, Toulouse, France (R.M., S.B., V.S., S.Z., A.B., M.B., N.C., J.P.A., S.C.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Network Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium (D.G.D.R., G.V., I.D., A.S., G.B.C., C.d.A.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Department, Clinique Pasteur, Toulouse, France (R.M., S.B., V.S., S.Z., A.B., M.B., N.C., J.P.A., S.C.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Network Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium (D.G.D.R., G.V., I.D., A.S., G.B.C., C.d.A.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Department, Clinique Pasteur, Toulouse, France (R.M., S.B., V.S., S.Z., A.B., M.B., N.C., J.P.A., S.C.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Network Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium (D.G.D.R., G.V., I.D., A.S., G.B.C., C.d.A.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Department, Clinique Pasteur, Toulouse, France (R.M., S.B., V.S., S.Z., A.B., M.B., N.C., J.P.A., S.C.)
- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Network Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium (D.G.D.R., G.V., I.D., A.S., G.B.C., C.d.A.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Department, Clinique Pasteur, Toulouse, France (R.M., S.B., V.S., S.Z., A.B., M.B., N.C., J.P.A., S.C.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Department, Clinique Pasteur, Toulouse, France (R.M., S.B., V.S., S.Z., A.B., M.B., N.C., J.P.A., S.C.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Network Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium (D.G.D.R., G.V., I.D., A.S., G.B.C., C.d.A.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Network Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium (D.G.D.R., G.V., I.D., A.S., G.B.C., C.d.A.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Network Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium (D.G.D.R., G.V., I.D., A.S., G.B.C., C.d.A.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Department, Clinique Pasteur, Toulouse, France (R.M., S.B., V.S., S.Z., A.B., M.B., N.C., J.P.A., S.C.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Department, Clinique Pasteur, Toulouse, France (R.M., S.B., V.S., S.Z., A.B., M.B., N.C., J.P.A., S.C.)
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de Asmundis C, Marcon L, Pannone L, Della Rocca DG, Lakkireddy D, Beaver TM, Brodt CR, Monaco C, Sorgente A, Audiat C, Vetta G, Ramak R, Overeinder I, Kronenberger R, Bala G, Almorad A, Ströker E, Sieira J, Sarkozy A, Brugada P, Chierchia GB, La Meir M. Redo procedures after sinus node sparing hybrid ablation for inappropriate sinus tachycardia/postural orthostatic sinus tachycardia. Europace 2023; 26:euad373. [PMID: 38155611 PMCID: PMC10775684 DOI: 10.1093/europace/euad373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023] Open
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AIMS A novel sinus node (SN) sparing hybrid ablation for inappropriate sinus node tachycardia (IST)/postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) has been demonstrated to be an effective and safe therapeutic option in patients with symptomatic drug-resistant IST/POTS. The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term rate of redo procedures after hybrid IST ablation and procedural strategy, outcomes and safety of redo procedures. METHODS AND RESULTS All consecutive patients from 2015 to 2023 were prospectively enrolled in the UZ Brussel monocentric IST/POTS registry. They were analysed if the following inclusion criteria were fulfilled: 1) diagnosis of IST or POTS, 2) symptomatic IST/POTS refractory or intolerant to drugs, and 3) hybrid SN sparing ablation performed. The primary endpoint was redo procedure. The primary safety endpoint was pacemaker (PM) implantation. A total of 220 patients undergone to hybrid IST ablation were included, 185 patients (84.1%) were treated for IST and 61 patients (27.7%) for POTS.After a follow-up of 73.3 ± 16.2 months, 34 patients (15.4%) underwent a redo. A total of 23 patients (67.6%) had a redo for IST recurrence and 11 patients (32.4%) for other arrhythmias. Pacemaker implantation was performed in 21 patients (9.5%). Nine patients (4.1%) had no redo procedure and experienced sick sinus syndrome requiring a PM. Twelve patients (5.4%) received a PM as a shared therapeutic choice combined with SN ablation procedure. CONCLUSION In a large cohort of patients the long-term free survival from redo procedure after hybrid IST ablation was 84.6% with a low PM implantation rate.
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- Carlo de Asmundis
- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Cardiac Surgery Department, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Cardiac Surgery Department, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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Della Rocca DG, Magnocavallo M, Gianni C, Mohanty S, Al-Ahmad A, Bassiouny M, Denora M, La Fazia VM, Lavalle C, Gallinghouse GJ, Santangeli P, Polselli M, Sarkozy A, Vetta G, Ahmed A, Sanchez JE, Pannone L, Chierchia GB, Tschopp DR, de Asmundis C, Di Biase L, Lakkireddy D, Burkhardt DJ, Horton RP, Natale A. Three-dimensional intracardiac echocardiography for left atrial appendage sizing and percutaneous occlusion guidance. Europace 2023; 26:euae010. [PMID: 38225176 PMCID: PMC10823354 DOI: 10.1093/europace/euae010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/17/2024] Open
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AIMS Left atrial appendage (LAA) imaging is critical during percutaneous occlusion procedures. 3D-intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) features direct visualization of LAA from multiple cross-sectional planes at a time. We aimed at reporting procedural success of 3D-ICE-guided LAA occlusion and the correlation between pre-procedural transoesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and intraprocedural 3D-ICE for LAA sizing. METHODS AND RESULTS Among 274 patients undergoing left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) with a Watchman FLX, periprocedural ICE guidance was achieved via a commercially available 2D-ICE catheter (220 patients) or a novel (NUVISION™) 3D-ICE one (54 patients). Primary endpoint was a composite of procedural success and LAA sealing at follow-up TEE. Secondary endpoint was a composite of periprocedural device recapture/resizing plus presence of leaks ≥ 3 mm at follow-up TEE. 3D-ICE measurements of maximum landing zone correlated highly with pre-procedural TEE reference values [Pearson's: 0.94; P < 0.001; bias: -0.06 (-2.39, 2.27)]. The agreement between 3D-ICE-based device selection and final device size was 96.3% vs. 79.1% with 2D-ICE (P = 0.005). The incidence of the primary endpoint was 98.1% with 3D-ICE and 97.3% with 2D-ICE (P = 0.99). 2D-ICE patients had a trend towards a higher incidence of periprocedural device recapture/redeployment (31.5% vs. 44.5%; P = 0.09). The secondary endpoint occurred in 31.5% of 3D-ICE patients vs. 45.9% of 2D-ICE ones (P = 0.065). CONCLUSION Intracardiac echocardiography-guided LAAO showed a very high success, with no major adverse events. A very high level of agreement for LAA sizing was found between pre-procedural TEE and periprocedural 3D-ICE. 3D-ICE performed significantly better than 2D-ICE for FLX size selection and may provide better guidance during device deployment.
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- Domenico G Della Rocca
- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David’s Medical Center, 3000 N Interstate Hwy 35 Suite 720, Austin, TX, USA
- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Av. du Laerbeek 101, 1090 Jette, Brussels, Belgium
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David’s Medical Center, 3000 N Interstate Hwy 35 Suite 720, Austin, TX, USA
- Arrhythmology Unit, Ospedale San Giovanni Calibita, Fatebefratelli Isola Tiberina—Gemelli Isola, Rome, Italy
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David’s Medical Center, 3000 N Interstate Hwy 35 Suite 720, Austin, TX, USA
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David’s Medical Center, 3000 N Interstate Hwy 35 Suite 720, Austin, TX, USA
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David’s Medical Center, 3000 N Interstate Hwy 35 Suite 720, Austin, TX, USA
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David’s Medical Center, 3000 N Interstate Hwy 35 Suite 720, Austin, TX, USA
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David’s Medical Center, 3000 N Interstate Hwy 35 Suite 720, Austin, TX, USA
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David’s Medical Center, 3000 N Interstate Hwy 35 Suite 720, Austin, TX, USA
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- Department of Clinical, Internal, Anesthesiologist and Cardiovascular Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David’s Medical Center, 3000 N Interstate Hwy 35 Suite 720, Austin, TX, USA
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- Section of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Arrhythmology Unit, Ospedale San Giovanni Calibita, Fatebefratelli Isola Tiberina—Gemelli Isola, Rome, Italy
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Av. du Laerbeek 101, 1090 Jette, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Av. du Laerbeek 101, 1090 Jette, Brussels, Belgium
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- Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute, 5100 W 110th St Second Floor, Overland Park, KS, USA
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David’s Medical Center, 3000 N Interstate Hwy 35 Suite 720, Austin, TX, USA
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Av. du Laerbeek 101, 1090 Jette, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Av. du Laerbeek 101, 1090 Jette, Brussels, Belgium
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David’s Medical Center, 3000 N Interstate Hwy 35 Suite 720, Austin, TX, USA
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Av. du Laerbeek 101, 1090 Jette, Brussels, Belgium
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David’s Medical Center, 3000 N Interstate Hwy 35 Suite 720, Austin, TX, USA
- Department of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute, 5100 W 110th St Second Floor, Overland Park, KS, USA
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David’s Medical Center, 3000 N Interstate Hwy 35 Suite 720, Austin, TX, USA
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David’s Medical Center, 3000 N Interstate Hwy 35 Suite 720, Austin, TX, USA
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David’s Medical Center, 3000 N Interstate Hwy 35 Suite 720, Austin, TX, USA
- Interventional Electrophysiology, Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, CA, USA
- Department of Cardiology, MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Palmisano P, Parlavecchio A, Vetta G, Crea P, Carerj S, Della Rocca DG, Guido A, Accogli M, Coluccia G. Spontaneous Sinus Rhythm Restoration in Patients With Refractory, Permanent Atrial Fibrillation Who Underwent Conduction System Pacing and Atrioventricular Junction Ablation. Am J Cardiol 2023; 209:76-84. [PMID: 37865121 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2023.09.093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/23/2023]
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Ablate and pace (A&P) with conduction system pacing (CSP) improves outcomes in patients with symptomatic permanent atrial fibrillation (AF). Data on spontaneous sinus rhythm restoration (SSRR) in this setting are lacking. This study aimed to assess the incidence and the predictors of SSRR in a population of patients with permanent AF who underwent A&P with CSP. Prospective, observational study, enrolling consecutive patients with symptomatic permanent AF (of documented duration >6 months) and uncontrolled, drug-refractory high ventricular rate, who underwent A&P with CSP. The incidence and predictors of SSRR were prospectively assessed. A total of 107 patients (79.0 ± 9.1 years, 33.6% male, 74.8% with New York Heart Association class ≥III, 56.1% with ejection fraction <40%) were enrolled: 40 received His' bundle pacing, 67 left bundle branch area pacing. During a median follow-up of 12 months SSRR was observed in 14 patients (13.1%), occurring a median of 3 months after A&P (interquartile range 1 to 6; range 0 to 17). Multivariable analysis identified a duration of permanent AF <12 months (hazard ratio 7.7, p = 0.040) and a left atrial volume index <49 ml/m2 (hazard ratio 14.8, p = 0.008) as independent predictors of SSRR. In patients with coexistence of both predictors the incidence of SSRR was of 41.4%. In a population of patients with symptomatic, permanent AF, treated with A&P with CSP, SSRR was observed in 13% of patients during follow-up. A duration of permanent AF <12 months and a left atrial volume index <49 ml/m2 were independent predictors of this phenomenon.
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- Cardiology Unit, "Card. G. Panico" Hospital, Tricase, Italy; Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy; Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, UniversitairZiekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Cappello IA, Pannone L, Della Rocca DG, Sorgente A, Del Monte A, Mouram S, Vetta G, Kronenberger R, Ramak R, Overeinder I, Bala G, Almorad A, Ströker E, Sieira J, La Meir M, Belsack D, Sarkozy A, Brugada P, Tanaka K, Chierchia GB, Gharaviri A, de Asmundis C. Coronary artery disease in atrial fibrillation ablation: impact on arrhythmic outcomes. Europace 2023; 25:euad328. [PMID: 38064697 PMCID: PMC10751806 DOI: 10.1093/europace/euad328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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AIMS Catheter ablation (CA) is an established treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF). A computed tomography (CT) may be performed before ablation to evaluate the anatomy of pulmonary veins. The aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence of patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) detected by cardiac CT scan pre-ablation and to evaluate the impact of CAD and revascularization on outcomes after AF ablation. METHODS AND RESULTS All consecutive patients with AF diagnosis, hospitalized at Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Belgium, between 2015 and 2019, were prospectively screened for enrolment in the study. Inclusion criteria were (i) AF diagnosis, (ii) first procedure of AF ablation with cryoballoon CA, and (iii) contrast CT scan performed pre-ablation. A total of 576 consecutive patients were prospectively included and analysed in this study. At CT scan, 122 patients (21.2%) were diagnosed with CAD, of whom 41 patients (7.1%) with critical CAD. At survival analysis, critical CAD at CT scan was a predictor of atrial tachyarrhythmia (AT) recurrence during the follow-up, only in Cox univariate analysis [hazard ratio (HR) = 1.79] but was not an independent predictor in Cox multivariate analysis. At Cox multivariate analysis, independent predictors of AT recurrence were as follows: persistent AF (HR = 2.93) and left atrium volume index (HR = 1.04). CONCLUSION In patients undergoing CT scan before AF ablation, critical CAD was diagnosed in 7.1% of patients. Coronary artery disease and revascularization were not independent predictors of recurrence; thus, in this patient population, AF ablation should not be denied and can be performed together with CAD treatment.
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- Ida Anna Cappello
- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel—Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel—Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel—Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel—Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel—Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel—Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel—Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Cardiac Surgery Department, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel—Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel—Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel—Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel—Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel—Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel—Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel—Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Cardiac Surgery Department, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel—Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Radiology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel—Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel—Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel—Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Radiology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel—Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel—Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel—Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel—Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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Parlavecchio A, Vetta G, Coluccia G, Pistelli L, Caminiti R, Ajello M, Magnocavallo M, Dattilo G, Foti R, Carerj S, Crea P, Accogli M, Chierchia GB, de Asmundis C, Della Rocca DG, Palmisano P. Catheter ablation in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and absence of structural heart disease: A meta-analysis of randomized trials. Int J Cardiol Heart Vasc 2023; 49:101292. [PMID: 38020055 PMCID: PMC10656266 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcha.2023.101292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Introduction Rhythm control strategy in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) can be performed with antiarrhythmic drugs (AAD) or catheter ablation (CA). Nevertheless, a clear overview of the percentage of freedom from AF over time and complications is lacking. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing CA versus AAD. Methods We searched databases up to 5 May 2023 for RCTs focusing on CA versus AAD. The study endpoints were atrial tachyarrhythmia (AT) recurrence, progression to persistent AF, overall complications, stroke/TIA, bleedings, heart failure (HF) hospitalization and all-cause mortality. Results Twelve RCTs enrolling 2393 patients were included. CA showed a significantly lower AT recurrence rate at one year [27.4 % vs 56.3 %; RR: 0.45; p < 0.00001], at two years [39.9 % vs 62.7 %; RR: 0.56; p = 0.0004] and at three years [45.7 % vs 80.9 %; RR: 0.54; p < 0.0001] compared to AAD. Furthermore, CA significantly reduced the progression to persistent AF [1.6 % vs 12.9 %; RR: 0.14; p < 0.00001] with no differences in overall complications [5.9 % vs 4.5 %; RR: 1.27; p = 0.22], stroke/TIA [0.6 % vs 0.6 %; RR: 1.10; p = 0.86], bleedings [0.4 % vs 0.6 %; RR: 0.90; p = 0.84], HF hospitalization [0,3% vs 0,7%; RR: 0.56; p = 0.37] and all-cause mortality [0,4% vs 0.5 %; RR: 0.78; p = 0.67]. Subgroup analysis between radiofrequency and cryo-ablation or considering RCTs with CA as first-line treatment showed no significant differences. Conclusion CA demonstrated lower rates of AT recurrence over the time, as well as a significant reduction in the progression from paroxysmal to persistent AF, with no difference in terms of energy source, complications, and clinical outcomes.
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- Antonio Parlavecchio
- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, “Card. G. Panico” Hospital, Via S. Pio X, 73039 Tricase, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Arrhythmology Unit, Ospedale San Giovanni Calibita, Fatebenefratelli Isola Tiberina, Via Ponte Quattro Capi 39,00186 Rome, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, “Card. G. Panico” Hospital, Via S. Pio X, 73039 Tricase, Italy
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology, and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European, Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology, and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European, Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology, and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European, Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Cardiology Unit, “Card. G. Panico” Hospital, Via S. Pio X, 73039 Tricase, Italy
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Della Rocca DG, Magnocavallo M, Van Niekerk CJ, Gilhofer T, Ha G, D'Ambrosio G, Mohanty S, Gianni C, Galvin J, Vetta G, Lavalle C, Di Biase L, Sorgente A, Chierchia GB, de Asmundis C, Urbanek L, Schmidt B, Geller JC, Lakkireddy DR, Mansour M, Saw J, Horton RP, Gibson D, Natale A. Prognostic value of chronic kidney disease in patients undergoing left atrial appendage occlusion. Europace 2023; 25:euad315. [PMID: 37889200 PMCID: PMC10653166 DOI: 10.1093/europace/euad315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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AIMS Atrial fibrillation (AF) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) often coexist and share an increased risk of thrombo-embolism (TE). CKD concomitantly predisposes towards a pro-haemorrhagic state. Our aim was to evaluate the prognostic value of CKD in patients undergoing percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO). METHODS AND RESULTS A total of 2124 consecutive AF patients undergoing LAAO were categorized into CKD stage 1+2 (n = 1089), CKD stage 3 (n = 796), CKD stage 4 (n = 170), and CKD stage 5 (n = 69) based on the estimated glomerular filtration rate at baseline. The primary endpoint included cardiovascular (CV) mortality, TE, and major bleeding. The expected annual TE and major bleeding risks were estimated based on the CHA2DS2-VASc and HAS-BLED scores. A non-significant higher incidence of major peri-procedural adverse events (1.7 vs. 2.3 vs. 4.1 vs. 4.3) was observed with worsening CKD (P = 0.14). The mean follow-up period was 13 ± 7 months (2226 patient-years). In comparison to CKD stage 1+2 as a reference, the incidence of the primary endpoint was significantly higher in CKD stage 3 (log-rank P-value = 0.04), CKD stage 4 (log-rank P-value = 0.01), and CKD stage 5 (log-rank P-value = 0.001). Left atrial appendage occlusion led to a TE risk reduction (RR) of 72, 66, 62, and 41% in each group. The relative RR of major bleeding was 58, 44, 51, and 52%, respectively. CONCLUSION Patients with moderate-to-severe CKD had a higher incidence of the primary composite endpoint. The relative RR in the incidence of TE and major bleeding was consistent across CKD groups.
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Affiliation(s)
- Domenico G Della Rocca
- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St.David's Medical Center, 3000 North I-35, Suite 720, Austin, TX 78705, USA
- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Av. du Laerbeek 101, 1090 Jette, Brussels, Belgium
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St.David's Medical Center, 3000 North I-35, Suite 720, Austin, TX 78705, USA
- Arrhythmology Unit, Ospedale Fatebenefratelli Isola Tiberina-Gemelli Isola, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Service and Heart Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Arrhythmia Section, Division of Cardiology, Zentralklinik Bad Berka, Bad Berka, Germany
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St.David's Medical Center, 3000 North I-35, Suite 720, Austin, TX 78705, USA
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St.David's Medical Center, 3000 North I-35, Suite 720, Austin, TX 78705, USA
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Service and Heart Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Av. du Laerbeek 101, 1090 Jette, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Clinical, Internal, Anesthesiologist and Cardiovascular Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St.David's Medical Center, 3000 North I-35, Suite 720, Austin, TX 78705, USA
- Department of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Av. du Laerbeek 101, 1090 Jette, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Av. du Laerbeek 101, 1090 Jette, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Av. du Laerbeek 101, 1090 Jette, Brussels, Belgium
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- Academy for Arrhythmias (FAFA), Abteilung für Kardiologie, Medizinische Klinik III, Agaplesion Markus Krankenhaus, Cardioangiologisches Centrum Bethanien, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Academy for Arrhythmias (FAFA), Abteilung für Kardiologie, Medizinische Klinik III, Agaplesion Markus Krankenhaus, Cardioangiologisches Centrum Bethanien, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Arrhythmia Section, Division of Cardiology, Zentralklinik Bad Berka, Bad Berka, Germany
- Otto-von-Guericke University School of Medicine, Pziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Service and Heart Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St.David's Medical Center, 3000 North I-35, Suite 720, Austin, TX 78705, USA
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- Interventional Electrophysiology, Scripps Clinic, 9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St.David's Medical Center, 3000 North I-35, Suite 720, Austin, TX 78705, USA
- Interventional Electrophysiology, Scripps Clinic, 9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
- Department of Cardiology, MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Parlavecchio A, Vetta G, Coluccia G, Pistelli L, Caminiti R, Ajello M, Magnocavallo M, Dattilo G, Foti R, Carerj S, Crea P, Chierchia GB, de Asmundis C, Della Rocca DG, Palmisano P. High power short duration versus low power long duration ablation in patients with atrial fibrillation: A meta-analysis of randomized trials. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 2023; 46:1430-1439. [PMID: 37812165 DOI: 10.1111/pace.14838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND High-power-short-duration (HPSD) radiofrequency (RF) ablation is a viable alternative to low-power-long-duration (LPLD) RF for pulmonary vein isolation (PVI). Nevertheless, trials showed conflicting results regarding atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrences and few data concerning complications. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis of randomized trials comparing HPSD versus LPLD. METHODS We systematically searched the electronic databases for studies published from inception to March 31, 2023 focusing on HPSD versus LPLD. The study endpoints were AF recurrence, procedural times and overall complications. RESULTS Five studies enrolling 424 patients met the inclusion criteria (mean age 61.1 years; 54.3% paroxysmal AF; mean LVEF 58.2%). Compared to LPLD, HPSD showed a significantly lower AF recurrence rate [16.3% vs. 30,1%; RR: 0.54 (95% CI: 0.38-0.79); p = 0.001] at a mean 10.9 months follow-up. Moreover, HPSD led to a significant reduction in total procedural time [MD: -26.25 min (95%CI: -42.89 to -9.61); p = 0.002], PVI time [MD: -26.44 min (95%CI: -38.32 to -14.55); p < 0.0001], RF application time [MD: -8.69 min (95%CI: -11.37 to -6.01); p < 0.00001] and RF lesion number [MD: -7.60 (95%CI: -10.15 to -5.05); p < 0.00001]. No difference was found in either right [80.4% vs. 78.2%; RR: 1.04 (95% CI: 0.81-1.32); p = 0.77] or left [92.3% vs. 90.2%; RR: 1.02 (95% CI: 0.94-1.11); p = 0.58] first-pass isolation and overall complications [6% vs. 3.7%; RR: 1.45 (95%CI: 0.53-3.99); p = 0.47] between groups. CONCLUSION In our metanalysis of randomized trials, HPSD ablation appeared to be associated to a significantly improved freedom from AF and shorter procedures, without increasing the risk of complications.
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- Antonio Parlavecchio
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, "Card. G. Panico" Hospital, Via S. Pio X, Tricase, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Arrhythmology Unit, Ospedale San Giovanni Calibita, Fatebenefratelli Isola Tiberina, Via Ponte Quattro Capi 39, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in C ardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in C ardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in C ardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Cardiology Unit, "Card. G. Panico" Hospital, Via S. Pio X, Tricase, Italy
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Del Monte A, Cespón Fernández M, Vetta G, Della Rocca DG, Pannone L, Mouram S, Sorgente A, Bala G, Ströker E, Sieira J, Almorad A, Sarkozy A, Chierchia GB, de Asmundis C. Quantitative assessment of transient autonomic modulation after single-shot pulmonary vein isolation with pulsed-field ablation. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2023; 34:2393-2397. [PMID: 37792572 DOI: 10.1111/jce.16089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) with thermal energy is characterized by concomitant ablation of the surrounding ganglionated plexi (GP). Pulsed-field ablation (PFA) selectively targets the myocardium and seems associated with only negligible effects on the autonomic nervous system (ANS). However, little is known about the dynamic effects of PFA on the GP immediately after PVI. This study sought to investigate the degree and acute vagal modulation induced by the FarapulseTM PFA system during PVI compared with single-shot thermal ablation. METHODS A total of 76 patients underwent first-time PVI with either FarapulseTM PFA (PFA group, n = 40) or cryoballoon ablation (thermal ablation group, n = 36) for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF). The effect on the ANS in the two groups was assessed before and after PVI with extracardiac vagal stimulation (ECVS). To capture any transient effects of PFA on the ANS, in a subgroup of PFA patients ECVS was repeated at three predefined timepoints: (1) before PVI (T0); (2) immediately after PVI (T1); and (3) 10 min after the last energy application (T2). RESULTS Despite similar baseline values, the vagal response induced by ECVS after PVI almost disappeared in the thermal ablation group but persisted in the PFA group (thermal group: 840 [706-1090] ms, p < .001 compared to baseline; PFA group: 11 466 [8720-12 293] ms, p = .70 compared to baseline). Intraprocedural vagal reactions (defined as RR increase >50%, transitory asystole, or atrioventricular block) occurred more frequently with PFA than thermal ablation (70% vs. 28%, p = .001). Moreover, heart rate 24 h post-PVI increased more with thermal ablation than with PFA (16.5 ± 9.0 vs. 2.6 ± 6.1 beats/min, p < .001). In the subgroup of PFA patients undergoing repeated ANS modulation assessment (n = 11), ECVS demonstrated that PFA determined a significant acute suppression of the vagal response immediately after PVI (p < .001 compared to baseline), which recovered almost completely within 10 min. CONCLUSION PVI with the FarapulseTM PFA system is associated with only transitory and short-lasting vagal effects on the ANS which recover almost completely within a few minutes after ablation. The impact of this phenomenon on AF outcome needs to be further investigated.
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- Alvise Del Monte
- Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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Caminiti R, Vetta G, Parlavecchio A, Ielasi A, Magnocavallo M, Della Rocca DG, Cerrato E, Carerj S, Di Bella G, Micari A, Vizzari G. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Including 354 Patients from 13 Studies of Intravascular Lithotripsy for the Treatment of Underexpanded Coronary Stents. Am J Cardiol 2023; 205:223-230. [PMID: 37611414 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2023.07.144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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Calcified coronary plaque (CCP) represents a challenging scenario for interventional cardiologists. Stent underexpansion (SU), often associated with CCP, can predispose to stent thrombosis and in-stent restenosis. To date, SU with heavily CCP can be addressed using very high-/high-pressure noncompliant balloons, off-label rotational atherectomy/orbital atherectomy, excimer laser atherectomy, and intravascular lithotripsy (IVL). In this meta-analysis, we investigated the success rate of IVL for the treatment of SU because of CCP. Studies and case-based experiences reporting on the use of IVL strategy for treatment of SU were included. The primary end point was IVL strategy success, defined as the adequate expansion of the underexpanded stent. A metanalysis was performed for the main focuses to calculate the proportions of procedural success rates with corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Random-effects models weighted by inverse variance were used because of clinical heterogeneity. This meta-analysis included 13 studies with 354 patients. The mean age was 71.3 years (95% CI 64.9 to 73.1), and 77% (95% CI 71.2% to 82.4%) were male. The mean follow-up time was 2.6 months (95% CI 1 to 15.3). Strategy success was seen in 88.7% (95% CI 82.3 to 95.1) of patients. The mean minimal stent area was reported in 6 studies, the pre-IVL value was 3.4 mm2 (95% CI 3 to 3.8), and the post-IVL value was 6.9 mm2 (95% CI 6.5 to 7.4). The mean diameter stenosis (percentage) was reported in 7 studies, the pre-IVL value was 69.4% (95% CI 60.7 to 78.2), and the post-IVL value was 14.6% (95% CI 11.1 to 18). The rate of intraprocedural complications was 1.6% (95% CI 0.3 to 2.9). In conclusion, the "stent-through" IVL plaque modification technique is a safe tool to treat SU caused by CCP, with a high success rate and a very low incidence of complications.
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- Rodolfo Caminiti
- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Ospedale Galeazzi Sant'Ambrogio, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nephrological, Anesthesiological and Geriatric Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Rome, Italy
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, Austin, Texas; Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Interventional Cardiology Unit, San Luigi Gonzaga University Hospital of Orbassano and Rivoli Infermi Hospital of Rivoli, Turin, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
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Cespón-Fernández M, Della Rocca DG, Almorad A, Magnocavallo M, Pannone L, Koopman P, Sieira J, Bala G, Vetta G, Marcon L, Stroker E, Del Monte A, Juliá-Calvo J, Strisciuglio T, Vijgen J, Bianchi S, Polselli M, Sorgente A, Jesel-Morel L, Stabile G, Poggi S, Íñiguez-Romo A, Rossi P, Sarkozy A, de Asmundis C, Chierchia GB. Versatility of the novel single-shot devices: A multicenter analysis. Heart Rhythm 2023; 20:1463-1465. [PMID: 37479074 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2023.07.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2023]
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- María Cespón-Fernández
- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium; Cardiology Unit, University Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro, Vigo, Spain
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium; Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, Austin, Texas.
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Arrhythmology Unit, Hospital of Fatebenefratelli Isola Tiberina-Gemelli Isola, Rome, Italy
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, Sussex, United Kingdom
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- Arrhythmology Unit, Hospital of Fatebenefratelli Isola Tiberina-Gemelli Isola, Rome, Italy
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- Arrhythmology Unit, Hospital of Fatebenefratelli Isola Tiberina-Gemelli Isola, Rome, Italy
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Arrhythmology Unit, Hospital of Fatebenefratelli Isola Tiberina-Gemelli Isola, Rome, Italy
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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Parlavecchio A, Vetta G, Coluccia G, Pistelli L, Caminiti R, Crea P, Ajello M, Magnocavallo M, Dattilo G, Foti R, Carerj S, Chierchia GB, de Asmundis C, Della Rocca DG, Palmisano P. Success and complication rates of conduction system pacing: a meta-analytical observational comparison of left bundle branch area pacing and His bundle pacing. J Interv Card Electrophysiol 2023:10.1007/s10840-023-01626-5. [PMID: 37642801 DOI: 10.1007/s10840-023-01626-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP) and His bundle pacing (HBP) are the main strategies to achieve conduction system pacing (CSP), but only observational studies with few patients have compared the two pacing strategies, sometimes with unclear results given the different definitions of the feasibility and safety outcomes. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis aiming to compare the success and complications of LBBAP versus HBP. METHODS We systematically searched the electronic databases for studies published from inception to March 22, 2023, and focusing on LBBAP versus HBP. The study endpoints were CSP success rate, device-related complications, CSP lead-related complications and non-CSP lead-related complications. RESULTS Fifteen observational studies enrolling 2491 patients met the inclusion criteria. LBBAP led to a significant increase in procedural success [91.1% vs 80.9%; RR: 1.15 (95% CI: 1.08-1.22); p < 0.00001] with a significantly lower complication rate [1.8% vs 5.2%; RR: 0.48 (95% CI: 0.29-0.78); p = 0.003], lead-related complications [1.1% vs 4.3%; RR: 0.38 (95% CI: 0.21-0.72); p = 0.003] and lead failure/deactivation [0.2% vs 3.9%; RR: 0.16 (95% CI: 0.07-0.35); p < 0.00001] than HBP. No significant differences were found between CSP lead dislodgement and non-CSP lead-related complications. CONCLUSION This meta-analysis of observational studies showed a higher success rate of LBBAP compared to HBP with a lower incidence of complications.
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- Antonio Parlavecchio
- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 1, 98124, Messina, Italy.
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 1, 98124, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, "Card. G. Panico" Hospital, Via S. Pio X, 73039, Tricase, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 1, 98124, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 1, 98124, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 1, 98124, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 1, 98124, Messina, Italy
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- Arrhythmology Unit, Ospedale San Giovanni Calibita, Fatebenefratelli Isola Tiberina, Via Ponte Quattro Capi 39, 00186, Rome, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 1, 98124, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 1, 98124, Messina, Italy
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Cardiology Unit, "Card. G. Panico" Hospital, Via S. Pio X, 73039, Tricase, Italy
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Magnocavallo M, Vetta G, Polselli M, Cauti FM, Parlavecchio A, Caminiti R, Crea P, Pannone L, Sorgente A, Chimenti C, Chierchia GB, Rossi P, Natale A, de Asmundis C, Bianchi S, Della Rocca DG. "Function follows form": Role of cardiac magnetic resonance for ventricular arrhythmia risk stratification in patients with cardiac sarcoidosis. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2023; 34:1781-1784. [PMID: 37493490 DOI: 10.1111/jce.16020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Cardiac involvement is common and may become clinically relevant in approximately 5%-10% of patients with systemic sarcoidosis. Although reduced left ventricular ejection fraction is a recognized predictor of mortality, recent studies have suggested an increased risk of ventricular arrhythmia (VAs) and sudden cardiac death (SCD) in patients with cardiac sarcoidosis (CS) and evidence of late gadolinium enhancement-cardiac magnetic resonance (LGE-CMR), irrespective of the underlying left ventricular systolic function. We performed a meta-analysis to assess the correlation between VAs/SCD and presence of LGE-CMR in CS patients. METHODS We systematically searched Medline, Embase, and Cochrane electronic databases up to January 2, 2023, for studies enrolling patients with suspected or confirmed CS undergoing LGE-CMR. Clinical outcomes of interest included clinically relevant VAs, defined as sustained ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, SCD, or aborted SCD during follow-up. The effect size was estimated using a random-effect model as risk ratio (RR) and relative 95% confidence interval (CI). RESULTS A total of 14 studies fulfilled the selection criteria and were included in the final analysis. Among 1273 patients, LGE was detected in 465 (36.5%; Group LGE+). Males accounted for 45.2% (95% CI: 40.5%-55.7%) of the total population and the average age was 56.8 (95% CI: 52.7%-60.9) years. A total of 104 (22.3%) of 465 LGE+ patients experienced a clinically relevant VA, compared to 6 (0.7%) of 808 LGE- ones. LGE+ was associated with a ninefold increased risk in life-threatening VAs (22.3% vs. 0.7%; RR = 9.52; 95% CI [5.18-17.49]; p < .0001) compared to patients without LGE (heterogeneity I2 = 0%). CONCLUSION In our meta-analysis, LGE+ in patients with CS was associated with a ninefold increased risk in life-threatening VAs compared to patients without LGE.
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- Michele Magnocavallo
- Cardiology Division, Arrhythmology Unit, S. Giovanni Calibita Hospital, Isola Tiberina, Rome, Italy
- Mediterranean Consortium for Arrhythmia Research (MediCAR), Rome, Italy
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- Mediterranean Consortium for Arrhythmia Research (MediCAR), Rome, Italy
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Cardiology Division, Arrhythmology Unit, S. Giovanni Calibita Hospital, Isola Tiberina, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology and Arrhythmology, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Clinical, Internal, Anesthesiology and Cardiovascular Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Cardiology Division, Arrhythmology Unit, S. Giovanni Calibita Hospital, Isola Tiberina, Rome, Italy
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, Austin, Texas, USA
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Cardiology Division, Arrhythmology Unit, S. Giovanni Calibita Hospital, Isola Tiberina, Rome, Italy
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- Mediterranean Consortium for Arrhythmia Research (MediCAR), Rome, Italy
- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, Austin, Texas, USA
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Vetta G, Magnocavallo M, Parlavecchio A, Caminiti R, Polselli M, Sorgente A, Cauti FM, Crea P, Pannone L, Marcon L, Savio AL, Pistelli L, Vetta F, Chierchia GB, Rossi P, Bianchi S, Natale A, de Asmundis C, Rocca DGD. Axillary vein puncture versus cephalic vein cutdown for cardiac implantable electronic device implantation: A meta-analysis. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 2023; 46:942-947. [PMID: 37378419 DOI: 10.1111/pace.14728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Cephalic vein cutdown (CVC) and axillary vein puncture (AVP) are both recommended for transvenous implantation of leads for cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). Nonetheless, it is still debated which of the two techniques has a better safety and efficacy profile. METHODS We systematically searched Medline, Embase, and Cochrane electronic databases up to September 5, 2022, for studies that evaluated the efficacy and safety of AVP and CVC reporting at least one clinical outcome of interest. The primary endpoints were acute procedural success and overall complications. The effect size was estimated using a random-effect model as risk ratio (RR) and relative 95% confidence interval (CI). RESULTS Overall, seven studies were included, which enrolled 1771 and 3067 transvenous leads (65.6% [n = 1162] males, average age 73.4 ± 14.3 years). Compared to CVC, AVP showed a significant increase in the primary endpoint (95.7 % vs. 76.1 %; RR: 1.24; 95% CI: 1.09-1.40; p = .001) (Figure 1). Total procedural time (mean difference [MD]: -8.25 min; 95% CI: -10.23 to -6.27; p < .0001; I2 = 0%) and venous access time (MD: -6.24 min; 95% CI: -7.01 to -5.47; p < .0001; I2 = 0%) were significantly shorter with AVP compared to CVC. No differences were found between AVP and CVC for incidence overall complications (RR: 0.56; 95% CI: 0.28-1.10; p = .09), pneumothorax (RR: 0.72; 95% CI: 0.13-4.0; p = .71), lead failure (RR: 0.58; 95% CI: 0.23-1.48; p = .26), pocket hematoma/bleeding (RR: 0.58; 95% CI: 0.15-2.23; p = .43), device infection (RR: 0.95; 95% CI: 0.14-6.60; p = .96) and fluoroscopy time (MD: -0.24 min; 95% CI: -0.75 to 0.28; p = .36). CONCLUSION Our meta-analysis suggests that AVP may improve procedural success and reduce total procedural time and venous access time compared to CVC.
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- Giampaolo Vetta
- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Arrhythmology Unit, S. Giovanni Calibita Hospital, Isola Tiberina, Rome, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Arrhythmology Unit, S. Giovanni Calibita Hospital, Isola Tiberina, Rome, Italy
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Cardiology Division, Arrhythmology Unit, S. Giovanni Calibita Hospital, Isola Tiberina, Rome, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Saint Camillus International University of Health Sciences, Rome, Italy
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Cardiology Division, Arrhythmology Unit, S. Giovanni Calibita Hospital, Isola Tiberina, Rome, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Arrhythmology Unit, S. Giovanni Calibita Hospital, Isola Tiberina, Rome, Italy
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, Austin, Texas, USA
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, Austin, Texas, USA
- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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Parlavecchio A, Vetta G, Caminiti R, Magnocavallo M, Ajello M, Dattilo G, Foti R, Di Bella G, Al-Maisary SSA, Coluccia G, Palmisano P, Della Rocca DG, Crea P. Endocardial versus epicardial pacing in pacemaker-dependent patients after device extraction: a meta-analysis. Expert Rev Med Devices 2023:1-7. [PMID: 37306604 DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2023.2223968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Pacemaker-dependent (PM) patients with cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) infection require implantation of a temporary-pacemaker (TP) and delayed endocardial reimplantation or implantation of an epicardial-pacing-system (EPI) before device extraction. Our aim was to compare the TP and EPI-strategy after CIED extraction through a meta-analysis. METHODS We searched electronic databases up to 25 March 2022, for observational studies that reported clinical outcomes of PM-dependent patients implanted with TP or EPI-strategy after device extraction. RESULTS 3 studies were included enrolling 339 patients (TP: 156 patients; EPI: 183 patients). TP compared to EPI showed reduction in the composite outcome of relevant complications (all-cause death, infections, need for revision or upgrading of the reimplanted CIED) (12.1% vs 28.9%; RR: 0.45; 95%CI: 0.25-0.81; p = 0.008) and a trend in reduction of all-cause death (8.9% vs 14.2%; RR: 0.58; 95%CI: 0.33-1.05; p = 0.07). Furthermore, TP-strategy proved to reduce need of upgrading (0% vs 12%; RR: 0.07; 95%CI: 0.01-0.52; p = 0.009), reintervention on reimplanted CIED (1.9% vs 14.7%; RR: 0.15; 95%CI: 0.05-0.48; p = 0.001) and significant increase in pacing threshold (0% vs 5.4%; RR: 0.17; 95%CI: 0.03-0.92; p = 0.04), with a longer discharge time (MD: 9.60 days; 95%CI: 1.98-17.22; p = 0.01). CONCLUSION TP-strategy led to a reduction of the composite outcome of all-cause death and complications, upgrading, reintervention on reimplanted CIED, and risk of increase in pacing threshold compared to EPI-strategy, with longer discharge time.
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- Antonio Parlavecchio
- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical, Internal, Anesthesiology and Cardiovascular Sciences, Policlinico Universitario Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, San Vincenzo Hospital, Taormina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Chimenti C, Magnocavallo M, Vetta G, Alfarano M, Manguso G, Ajmone F, Ballatore F, Costantino J, Ciaramella P, Severino P, Miraldi F, Lavalle C, Vizza CD. The Role of MicroRNA in the Myocarditis: a Small Actor for a Great Role. Curr Cardiol Rep 2023:10.1007/s11886-023-01888-5. [PMID: 37269474 DOI: 10.1007/s11886-023-01888-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Myocarditis is an inflammation of the myocardium secondary to a variety of agents such as infectious pathogens, toxins, drugs, and autoimmune disorders. In our review, we provide an overview of miRNA biogenesis and their role in the etiology and pathogenesis of myocarditis, evaluating future directions for myocarditis management. RECENT FINDINGS Advances in genetic manipulation techniques allowed to demonstrate the important role of RNA fragments, especially microRNAs (miRNAs), in cardiovascular pathogenesis. miRNAs are small non-coding RNA molecules that regulate the post-transcriptional gene expression. Advances in molecular techniques allowed to identify miRNA's role in pathogenesis of myocarditis. miRNAs are related to viral infection, inflammation, fibrosis, and apoptosis of cardiomyocytes, making them not only promising diagnostic markers but also prognostics and therapeutic targets in myocarditis. Of course, further real-world studies will be needed to assess the diagnostic accuracy and applicability of miRNA in the myocarditis diagnosis.
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- Cristina Chimenti
- Clinical, Anestesiologic and Cardiovascular Sciences, La Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
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- Cardiology Division, Arrhythmology Unit, S. Giovanni Calibita Hospital, Isola Tiberina, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit, University of Messina, Mesina, Italy
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- Clinical, Anestesiologic and Cardiovascular Sciences, La Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Clinical, Anestesiologic and Cardiovascular Sciences, La Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Clinical, Anestesiologic and Cardiovascular Sciences, La Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Clinical, Anestesiologic and Cardiovascular Sciences, La Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Clinical, Anestesiologic and Cardiovascular Sciences, La Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Clinical, Anestesiologic and Cardiovascular Sciences, La Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Clinical, Anestesiologic and Cardiovascular Sciences, La Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Clinical, Anestesiologic and Cardiovascular Sciences, La Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Clinical, Anestesiologic and Cardiovascular Sciences, La Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Clinical, Anestesiologic and Cardiovascular Sciences, La Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Caminiti R, Vetta G, Parlavecchio A. Right coronary myocardial bridging: An extremely rare case. Am J Med Sci 2023; 365:e84-e85. [PMID: 36574817 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjms.2022.12.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 09/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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- Rodolfo Caminiti
- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Parlavecchio A, Vetta G, Caminiti R, Coluccia G, Magnocavallo M, Ajello M, Pistelli L, Dattilo G, Foti R, Carerj S, Della Rocca DG, Crea P, Palmisano P. Left bundle branch pacing versus biventricular pacing for cardiac resynchronization therapy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 2023; 46:432-439. [PMID: 37036831 DOI: 10.1111/pace.14700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) reduces heart failure (HF) hospitalization and all-cause mortality in HF patients with left bundle branch block (LBBB). Biventricular pacing (BVP) is the gold standard for achieving CRT, but about 30%-40% of patients do not respond to BVP-CRT. Recent studies showed that left bundle branch pacing (LBBP) provided remarkable results in CRT. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis aiming to compare LBBP-CRT versus BVP-CRT in HF patients. METHODS We systematically searched the electronic databases for studies published from inception to December 29, 2022 and focusing on LBBP-CRT versus BVP-CRT in HF patients. The primary endpoint was HF hospitalization. The effect size was estimated using a random-effect model as Risk Ratio (RR) and mean difference (MD). RESULTS Ten studies enrolling 1063 patients met the inclusion criteria. Compared to BVP-CRT, LBBP-CRT led to significant reduction in HF hospitalization [7.9% vs.14.5%; RR: 0.60 (95%CI: 0.39-0.93); p = .02], QRSd [MD: 30.26 ms (95%CI: 26.68-33.84); p < .00001] and pacing threshold [MD: -0.60 (95%CI: -0.71 to -0.48); p < .00001] at follow up. Furthermore, LBBP-CRT improved LVEF [MD: 5.78% (95%CI: 4.78-6.77); p < .00001], the rate of responder [88.5% vs.72.5%; RR: 1.19 (95%CI: 1.07-1.32); p = .002] and super-responder [60.8% vs. 36.5%; RR: 1.56 (95%CI: 1.27-1.91); p < .0001] patients and the NYHA class [MD: -0.42 (95%CI: -0.71 to -0.14); p < .00001] compared to BVP-CRT. CONCLUSION In HF patients, LBBP-CRT was superior to BVP-CRT in reducing HF hospitalization. Further significant benefits occurred within the LBBP-CRT group in terms of QRSd, LVEF, pacing thresholds, NYHA class and the rate of responder and super-responder patients.
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- Antonio Parlavecchio
- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Arrhythmology Unit, Ospedale San Giovanni Calibita, Fatebenefratelli Isola Tiberina, Rome, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Vetta G, Parlavecchio A, Pistelli L, Desalvo P, Lo Savio A, Magnocavallo M, Caminiti R, Tribuzio A, Vairo A, La Maestra D, Vetta F, Dattilo G, Luzza F, Di Bella G, Rossini R, Della Rocca DG, Crea P. The r'-Wave Algorithm: A New Diagnostic Tool to Predict the Diagnosis of Brugada Syndrome after a Sodium Channel Blocker Provocation Test. Sensors (Basel) 2023; 23:3159. [PMID: 36991870 PMCID: PMC10056571 DOI: 10.3390/s23063159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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A diagnosis of Brugada syndrome (BrS) is based on the presence of a type 1 electrocardiogram (ECG) pattern, either spontaneously or after a Sodium Channel Blocker Provocation Test (SCBPT). Several ECG criteria have been evaluated as predictors of a positive SCBPT, such as the β-angle, the α-angle, the duration of the base of the triangle at 5 mm from the r'-wave (DBT- 5 mm), the duration of the base of the triangle at the isoelectric line (DBT- iso), and the triangle base/height ratio. The aim of our study was to test all previously proposed ECG criteria in a large cohort study and to evaluate an r'-wave algorithm for predicting a BrS diagnosis after an SCBPT. We enrolled all patients who consecutively underwent SCBPT using flecainide from January 2010 to December 2015 in the test cohort and from January 2016 to December 2021 in the validation cohort. We included the ECG criteria with the best diagnostic accuracy in relation to the test cohort in the development of the r'-wave algorithm (β-angle, α-angle, DBT- 5 mm, and DBT- iso.) Of the total of 395 patients enrolled, 72.4% were male and the average age was 44.7 ± 13.5 years. Following the SCBPTs, 24.1% of patients (n = 95) were positive and 75.9% (n = 300) were negative. ROC analysis of the validation cohort showed that the AUC of the r'-wave algorithm (AUC: 0.92; CI 0.85-0.99) was significantly better than the AUC of the β-angle (AUC: 0.82; 95% CI 0.71-0.92), the α-angle (AUC: 0.77; 95% CI 0.66-0.90), the DBT- 5 mm (AUC: 0.75; 95% CI 0.64-0.87), the DBT- iso (AUC: 0.79; 95% CI 0.67-0.91), and the triangle base/height (AUC: 0.61; 95% CI 0.48-0.75) (p < 0.001), making it the best predictor of a BrS diagnosis after an SCBPT. The r'-wave algorithm with a cut-off value of ≥2 showed a sensitivity of 90% and a specificity of 83%. In our study, the r'-wave algorithm was proved to have the best diagnostic accuracy, compared with single electrocardiographic criteria, in predicting the diagnosis of BrS after provocative testing with flecainide.
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- Giampaolo Vetta
- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, 98122 Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, 98122 Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, 98122 Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Emergency and Critical Care, Hospital S. Croce e Carle, 12100 Cuneo, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, 98122 Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Arrhythmology Unit, S. Giovanni Calibita Hospital, Isola Tiberina, 00186 Rome, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, 98122 Messina, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Department, Città della Salute e della Scienza University Hospital of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Department, Città della Salute e della Scienza University Hospital of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, 98122 Messina, Italy
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- Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Saint Camillus International University of Health Sciences, 00131 Rome, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, 98122 Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, 98122 Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, 98122 Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Emergency and Critical Care, Hospital S. Croce e Carle, 12100 Cuneo, Italy
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, 98122 Messina, Italy
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Parlavecchio A, Vetta G, Caminiti R, Ajello M, Magnocavallo M, Vetta F, Foti R, Crea P, Micari A, Carerj S, Della Rocca DG, Di Bella G, Zito C. Which is the best Myocardial Work index for the prediction of coronary artery disease? A data meta-analysis. Echocardiography 2023; 40:217-226. [PMID: 36748264 DOI: 10.1111/echo.15537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Revised: 12/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Early diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) plays a key role to prevent adverse cardiac events such as myocardial infarction and Left Ventricular (LV) dysfunction. Myocardial Work (MW) indices derived from echocardiographic speckle tracking data in combination with non-invasive blood pressure recordings seems promising to predict CAD even in the absence of impairments of standard echocardiographic parameters. Our aim was to compare the diagnostic accuracy of MW indices to predict CAD and to assess intra- and inter-observer variability of MW through a meta-analysis. METHODS Electronic databases were searched for observational studies evaluating the MW indices diagnostic accuracy for predicting CAD and intra- and inter-observer variability of MW indices. Pooled sensitivity, specificity, and Summary Receiver Operating Characteristic (SROC) curves were assessed. RESULTS Five studies enrolling 501 patients met inclusion criteria. Global Constructive Work (GCW) had the best pooled sensitivity (89%) followed by GLS (84%), Global Work Index (GWI) (82%), Global Work Efficiency (GWE) (80%), and Global Wasted Work (GWW) (75%). GWE had the best pooled specificity (78%) followed by GWI (75%), GCW (70%), GLS (68%), and GWW (61%). GCW had the best accuracy according to SROC curves, with an area under the curve of 0.86 compared to 0.84 for GWI, 0.83 for GWE, 0.79 for GLS, and 0.74 for GWW. All MW indices had an excellent intra- and inter-observer variability. CONCLUSIONS GCW is the best MW index proving best diagnostic accuracy in the prediction of CAD with an excellent reproducibility.
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- Antonio Parlavecchio
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical, Internal, Anesthesiology and Cardiovascular Sciences, Policlinico Universitario Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, Austin, Texas, USA.,Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Lavalle C, Magnocavallo M, Vetta G, Piro A, Borrelli A, Grimaldi M, Rossillo A, Notarstefano P, Carreras G, Addonisio L, Dello Russo A, Perna F, Castro A, Grossi S, Pandozi C, Pappalardo A, Sgarito G, Forleo GB. Rationale and study design of the Italian Registry in the setting of Atrial Fibrillation Ablation with Rivaroxaban - IRIS. Minerva Cardiol Angiol 2023; 71:91-99. [PMID: 35080355 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-5683.21.05832-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Catheter ablation (CA) of atrial fibrillation (AF) is used routinely to establish rhythm control. There is mounting evidence that CA procedures should be performed during continuous oral anticoagulation and direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are considered the first anticoagulation strategy. Few real-life data are now available and even less in the Italian panorama. METHODS IRIS is an Italian multicenter, non-interventional, prospective study which will be enrolled consecutive AF patients eligible for CA and treated with Rivaroxaban; patients in treatment with Rivaroxaban proceeded directly to CA while Rivaroxaban-naive patients were scheduled for CA after 4 weeks of uninterrupted anticoagulation unless the exclusion of atrial thrombi. Rivaroxaban was uninterrupted or shortly uninterrupted (<24 hours) prior CA, in line with routinely practice of each operator. Patients will be followed on continuous anticoagulation for 1 month after the ablation. The primary efficacy outcome is the cumulative incidence of all-cause death and systemic embolism while the primary safety outcome is the incidence of major bleeding events. The secondary outcomes are represented by non-major bleeding events. All events must be occurred within the first 30 days after the procedure. RESULTS Two hundred fifty patients are expected to be enrolled and the study is estimated to be completed by the end of 2022. Up to now 56 patients have been enrolled. CONCLUSIONS This study is the first large Italian prospective study on the management of Rivaroxaban in patients undergoing CA of AF. It aims to depict a comprehensive view of anticoagulation strategy prior CA in several Italian electrophysiology labs.
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- Carlo Lavalle
- Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nephrology, Anesthesiology and Geriatric Sciences, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy -
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nephrology, Anesthesiology and Geriatric Sciences, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nephrology, Anesthesiology and Geriatric Sciences, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nephrology, Anesthesiology and Geriatric Sciences, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, F. Miulli Regional General Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, S. Maria University Hospital, Terni, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, Misericordia Hospital, Grosseto, Italy
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- Cardiology and Arrhythmology Clinic, Department of Biomedical Science and Public Health, Ospedali Riuniti University Hospital, Marche Polytechnic University, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, IRCCS A. Gemelli University Polyclinic Foundation, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Mauriziano Umberto I Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, San Filippo Neri Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Unit of Cardiac Arrhythmias, San Camillo Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, ARNAS Benfratelli Civic Hospital, Palermo, Italy
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- Unit of Cardiology, ASST-Fatebenefratelli Sacco, Luigi Sacco University Hospital, Milan, Italy
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Pistelli L, Piccione MC, Parisi F, Di Bella G, Micari A, Vetta G, Parlavecchio A, Molinero AE, Savio AL, Zito C. Rapid Onset Idiopathic Pulmonary Hypertension: A Case Report with a Review of Echocardiographic Parameters. J Cardiovasc Echogr 2023; 33:43-48. [PMID: 37426715 PMCID: PMC10328131 DOI: 10.4103/jcecho.jcecho_13_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023] Open
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Pulmonary hypertension (PHT) is an emerging issue. The prognosis in PHT is usually poor, independently from the etiology, with progressive right ventricle failure. Despite right Heart Catheterism is the gold standard for diagnosis of PHT, echocardiography provides important information about prognosis and is helpful in both follow-up and first evaluation of PHT patients, showing a good correlation with invasively measured parameters by right heart catheterization. However, it is important to understand the limits of this method, particularly in some settings, where transthoracic echocardiography has shown a lack of accuracy. In this case report we documented a case of rapid onset (3 months) idiopathic PHT and we provided a critical analysis of echocardiographic role in PHT.
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- Lorenzo Pistelli
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Bonanno S, Cocuzza F, Carciotto G, Marco PD, Ferrara N, Vetta G, Caminiti R, Parlavecchio A, Crea P, Dattilo G, Luzza F, Carerj S, Micari A, Di Bella G. 819 PSEUDO-MOBITZ VAGAL ATRIOVENTRICULAR BLOCK: TWO CASE REPORTS IN YOUNG HEALTHY MEN. Eur Heart J Suppl 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartjsupp/suac121.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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We reported the cases of two young men with II degree AV block. The first one was a 17 yo asymptomatic boy, soccer player, undergoing 24 hours Holter-ECG for sporadic RVOT ventricular extrasystoles at resting ECG. During the night, an apparent Mobitz type 2 II degree AV block was observed. Detailed analysis showed: Sinusal bradycardia at 50 bpm;Absence of prolongation of P-R intervals before the pause;The pause is longer than double the basic P-P interval;Prolongation of P-P interval in the beats before the pause.
The second case was also a young man suffering by atypical episodes of palpitations. The 24h Holter-ECG showed, during the night, an apparent Mobitz type 2 II degree AV block. Also in this case analysis of the tracing highlighted a) progressive slowing of sinus cycle length before the pause b) pause longer than double of sinus cycle and c) absence of prolongation of P-R intervals before the pause.
Vagally mediated atrioventricular block and pseudo-Mobitz atrioventricular block.
Vagally mediated AV block can have heterogeneous presentation: Wenckebach type, pseudo-Mobitz type II, 2:1, advanced-degree, complete AV block or a combination of different types of AV block and ventricular asystole. The mechanism is mediated by a vagal input, which depresses contemporarily sinus node and AV junction. The site of vagally mediated AV block is usually within the AV node. Generally, it results in a Wenckebach II degree AV block associated with sinus bradycardia, which occurs more often during the night in young/trained people. So the blocked P wave is generally preceded by Wenckebach phenomenon. However, in some patients the prolongation of the P-R interval is not present and the AV block appears abruptly. In these cases, Mobitz type II AV block may be erroneously diagnosed if sinus slowing is ignored. A differential diagnosis between true Mobitz II AV block and pseudo-Mobitz II block is essential for clinical purposes. Simultaneous slowing of the sinus rate and a pause longer than the double of the sinus cycle length indicate clearly a vagal mechanism, ruling out true Mobitz type 2 AV block, especially in young asymptomatic healthy men. In case of doubt, an electrophysiological study may be indicated.
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- Salvatore Bonanno
- Dipartimento Di Medicina Clinica E Sperimentale, Cardiologia Con Utic, Università Di Messina
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- Dipartimento Di Medicina Clinica E Sperimentale, Cardiologia Con Utic, Università Di Messina
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- Dipartimento Di Medicina Clinica E Sperimentale, Cardiologia Con Utic, Università Di Messina
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- Dipartimento Di Medicina Clinica E Sperimentale, Cardiologia Con Utic, Università Di Messina
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- Dipartimento Di Medicina Clinica E Sperimentale, Cardiologia Con Utic, Università Di Messina
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- Dipartimento Di Medicina Clinica E Sperimentale, Cardiologia Con Utic, Università Di Messina
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- Dipartimento Di Medicina Clinica E Sperimentale, Cardiologia Con Utic, Università Di Messina
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- Dipartimento Di Medicina Clinica E Sperimentale, Cardiologia Con Utic, Università Di Messina
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- Dipartimento Di Medicina Clinica E Sperimentale, Cardiologia Con Utic, Università Di Messina
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- Dipartimento Di Medicina Clinica E Sperimentale, Cardiologia Con Utic, Università Di Messina
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- Dipartimento Di Medicina Clinica E Sperimentale, Cardiologia Con Utic, Università Di Messina
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- Dipartimento Di Medicina Clinica E Sperimentale, Cardiologia Con Utic, Università Di Messina
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- Dipartimento Di Medicina Clinica E Sperimentale, Cardiologia Con Utic, Università Di Messina
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- Dipartimento Di Medicina Clinica E Sperimentale, Cardiologia Con Utic, Università Di Messina
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Vetta G, Parlavecchio A, Magnocavallo M, Caminiti R, Lo Savio A, Pistelli L, Vetta F, Dattilo G, Della Rocca DG, Crea P. 1074 AXILLARY VEIN PUNCTURE VERSUS CEPHALIC VEIN CUTDOWN FOR CARDIAC IMPLANTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE IMPLANTATION: A METANALYSIS. Eur Heart J Suppl 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartjsupp/suac121.093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Introduction
Transvenous lead implantation for pacemaker implantation is commonly performed by the cephalic vein cutdown (CVC), subclavian (SVP), or axillary vein puncture (AVP)(1). However, the CVC or AVP should be considered as first choice, according to the last guidelines, due to high rate of lead complications and pneumothorax of SVP.
Objective
To compare efficacy and safety of AVP compared with CVC for CIED implantation by a meta-analysis.
Methods
We systematically searched Medline, Embase and Cochrane electronic databases up to September 5th, 2022, for studies that evaluated the efficacy and safety of AVP and CVC reporting at least one clinical outcome of interest. The primary outcome was acute procedural success. The secondary outcomes were pneumothorax, lead failure, pocket hematoma/bleeding, device infection, total procedure time, venous access time and fluoroscopy time. The effect size was estimated using a random-effect model as Risk Ratio (RR) and relative 95% Confidence Interval (CI).
Results
A total of 8 studies were included enrolling 1926 patients with 3532 leads and average age of 72.3±14.8 years. AVP compared to CVC showed a significant increase in the procedural success (95.7% vs 76.1%; RR: 1.24; 95% CI: 1.09-1.40; p=0.001), (Figure 1). Total procedural time (Mean Difference [MD]: -8.25 min; 95%CI: -10.23- -6.27; p<0.0001) and Venous access time (MD: -6.24 min; 95%CI: -7.01- -5.47; p<0.0001) were significantly shorter with AVP compared with CVC. No differences were found between AVP and CVC for pneumothorax (RR: 0.72; 95% CI: 0.13 - 4.0; p=0.71), lead failure (RR: 0.58; 95% CI: 0.23-1.48; p=0.26), pocket hematoma/bleeding (RR: 0.58; 95% CI: 0.15- 2.23; p=0.43), device infection (RR: 0.95; 95% CI: 0.14- 6.60; p=0.96) and fluoroscopy time (MD: -0.24 min; 95%CI: -0.75- 0.28; p=0.36).
Conclusion
Our meta-analysis proved that AVP improves procedural success and reduces total procedural time and venous access time compared to CVC.
Figure 1 – Forest plots comparing Acute Procedural Success between Axillary Vein Puncture Versus Cephalic Vein Cutdown.
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- Giampaolo Vetta
- Cardiology Unit, Departement Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, University Of Messina , Messina , Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Departement Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, University Of Messina , Messina , Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Arrhythmology Unit, S.Giovanni Calibita Hospital , Isola Tiberina, Rome , Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Departement Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, University Of Messina , Messina , Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Departement Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, University Of Messina , Messina , Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Departement Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, University Of Messina , Messina , Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Departement Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, University Of Messina , Messina , Italy
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre , Postgraduate Program In Cardiac Electrophysiology And Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis, Brussel-Vrije Universisteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart Brussels , Belgium
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- Cardiology Unit, Departement Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, University Of Messina , Messina , Italy
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Caminiti R, Vetta G, Parlavecchio A, Magnocavallo M, Della Rocca DG, Cerrato E, Saporito F, Andò G, Carerj S, Di Bella G, Micari A, Vizzari G. 778 IN-STENT USE OF INTRAVASCULAR LITHOTRIPSY IN THE TREATMENT OF STENT UNDEREXPANSION: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND METAREGRESSION. Eur Heart J Suppl 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartjsupp/suac121.306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Introduction
Calcified coronary plaque (CCP) represents a challenging scenario for interventional cardiologist. Stent Underexpansion (SU), often associated with CCP, can predispose to stent thrombosis and in-stent restenosis. To date, SU with heavily CCP can be addressed by means of scoring/cutting balloons, very-high/high pressure non-compliant balloons, off-label rotational/orbital atherectomy and intravascular lithotripsy (IVL).
Objective
In this meta-analysis we investigate the success rate of IVL for the treatment of SU due to CCP.
Methods
Studies and case-based experiences reporting on the use of IVL strategy for treatment of SU were included. The primary outcome was IVL strategy success, defined as adequate expansion of the underexpanded stent. Metanalysis was performed for the main focuses to calculate proportions of procedural success rates with corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI). Random effects models weighted by inverse variance were used because of clinical heterogeneity.
Results
Our study included 13 studies with 354 patients. Mean age was 71.3 years (95% CI: 64.9-73.1) and 77% (95% CI: 71.2-82.4%) were male. The mean follow-up time was 2.6 months (95% CI: 1–15.3). Strategy success was seen in 88.7% (95% CI: 82.3–95.1) of patients. The mean Minimal Stent Area (MSA) was reported in 6 studies, pre-IVL value was 3.4 mm2 (95% CI: 3–3.8) and post-IVL value was 6.9 mm2 (95% CI: 6.5–7.4). The mean diameter stenosis (%) was reported in 7 studies, pre-IVL value was 69.4% (95% CI: 60.7–78.2) and post-IVL value was 14.6% (95% CI: 11.1–18). The rate of intraprocedural complications was 1.6% (95% CI: 0.3-2.9).
Conclusions
The “stent-through” IVL plaque modification technique is a safe tool to treat SU due to CCP, with high success rate and very low incidence of complications.
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- Rodolfo Caminiti
- Department Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit - University Hospital Of Messina
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- Department Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit - University Hospital Of Messina
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- Department Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit - University Hospital Of Messina
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- Interventional Cardiology Unit, San Luigi Gonzaga University Hospital Of Orbassano And Rivoli Infermi Hospital Of Rivoli , Turin
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- Department Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit - University Hospital Of Messina
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- Department Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit - University Hospital Of Messina
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- Department Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit - University Hospital Of Messina
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- Department Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit - University Hospital Of Messina
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- Department Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit - University Hospital Of Messina
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- Department Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit - University Hospital Of Messina
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Vetta G, Magnocavallo M, Polselli M, Parlavecchio A, Caminiti R, Maria Cauti F, Lo Savio A, Vetta F, Rossi P, Crea P, Natale A, Bianchi S, Della Rocca DG. 950 THE ROLE OF THE BETA ANGLE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH SUSPECTED BRUGADA SYNDROME: A METANALYSIS. Eur Heart J Suppl 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartjsupp/suac121.091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Abstract
Background
The diagnostic value of the β-angle in the diagnosis of patients with Brugada Syndrome (BrS) is still unclear.
Objective
to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of the β-angle and establish its best cut-off value.
Methods
We searched databases for studies evaluating sensitivity and specificity of the β-angle in patients with suspected BrS undergoing Sodium Channel Blocker Provocation Test (SCBPT). The pooled sensitivity and specificity were calculated, and the Summary Receiver Operating Characteristic curve was constructed. The effect size was estimated using a random-effect model as Odds Ratio.
Results
we included 4 studies enrolling 1471 patients (Positive SCBPT: 382 patients; Negative SCBPT: 1089 patients). Patients with positive SCBPT had a higher mean β-angle value than those with negative SCBPT (39.25° vs 22.52°; p<0.0001). The best diagnostic accuracy was observed at the IV Intercostal space (Ic) (AUC: 0.82; 95% CI: 0.78-0.85) compared to IIIic (AUC:0.77; 95% CI: 0.74–0.81) and IIic (AUC: 0.68; 95% CI: 0.64–0.72), Figure 1. The risk of positive SCBPT was significantly increased in patients with a β-angle≥58° than those with a β-angle≥23° (OR:16.33 vs 3.39; p=0.0004).
Conclusion
A β-angle ≥58° represents the best diagnostic predictor for patients with suspected BrS.
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- Giampaolo Vetta
- Cardiology Unit, Department Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, University Of Messina , Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Arrhythmology Unit, S. Giovanni Calibita Hospital , Isola Tiberina, Rome , Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Arrhythmology Unit, S. Giovanni Calibita Hospital , Isola Tiberina, Rome , Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, University Of Messina , Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, University Of Messina , Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Arrhythmology Unit, S. Giovanni Calibita Hospital , Isola Tiberina, Rome , Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, University Of Messina , Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Arrhythmology Unit, S. Giovanni Calibita Hospital , Isola Tiberina, Rome , Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, University Of Messina , Italy
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhthmia Institute, St. David’s Medical Center , Austin, Tx 78705 , Usa
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- Cardiology Division, Arrhythmology Unit, S. Giovanni Calibita Hospital , Isola Tiberina, Rome , Italy
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program In Cardiac Electrophysiology And Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart , Brussels , Belgium
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LoSavio A, Vetta G, Caminiti R, Parlavecchio A, Luongo A, La Cognata OM, Crea P, Dattilo G, Luzza F, Carerj S, Micari A, Di Bella G. 805 FAILURE OF RYTHMIQ, AN ALGORITHM FAVOURING INTRINSIC CONDUCTION: WHEN IS TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING? Eur Heart J Suppl 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartjsupp/suac121.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Abstract
Abstract
An 80-year-old woman received a dual chamber pacemaker (Boston Scientific Accolade MRI DR) for pre-syncopal episodes associated with transient type 1 and 2:1 II degree atrioventricular block, recorded in 24-hour Holter monitoring. Due to residual AV conduction, pacemaker was set with RYTHMIQ algorithm, in order to reduce inappropriate ventricular pacing. A month later, the patient began to complain of severe asthenia and bradycardia (46-48 bpm). Telemetry-supported pacemaker control revealed III degree AV block with junctional escape rhythm, unmasking failing to switch of RYTHMIQ algorithm.
Why did it happen?
The RythmIQ algorithm has been designed to promote intrinsic conduction in Boston Scientific devices. With RythmIQ the device provides AAI(R)[i] at the lower rate limit and/or sensor indicated rate. It provides backup VVI pacing at a rate 15 bpm slower than the programmed lower rate limit, with backup VVI pacing rate limited to no slower than 30 bpm and no faster than 60 bpm. If 3 slow ventricular beats are detected in a window of 11 beats, the device automatically switches to DDD(R) mode. A slow beat is defined as a ventricular paced or ventricular sensed event that is at least 150 ms slower than the AAI(R) pacing rate. Slow ventricular beats are any of the following: - V paced event- V sensed event > AAI lower rate limit + 150 ms- V sensed event > AAI(R) sensor indicated rate + 150 ms
In our case LRL was set at 50 bpm (1200 ms). During III degree AV block, patient's ventricular rate was always about 46-48 bpm, due to stable junctional escape rhythm. Thus no ventricular sensed event occurred with a V-V cycle greater than AAI lower rate limit + 150 ms, namely 1350 ms (around 44 bpm). Moreover the device didn't provide backup VVI pacing at a rate 15 bpm slower, namely 35 bpm. This two conditions impaired Rhythm IQ switching from AAI with VVI backup to DDD.
The device was set manually in DDD with restoring of AV synchrony and adequate ventricular rate followed by complete resolution of symptoms.
Rhythm-IQ algorithm doesn't check for AV synchrony, providing switch from AAI with VVI backup to DDD just in case of sudden and marked bradycardia. Loss of AV synchrony doesn't represent a switching criteria and moreover it is not recognized by the device. This condition could be dangerous failing to correct AV conduction disturbances in pacemaker recipient, especially if LRL was set ≤ 50 bpm. For this reason, adequate knowledge of the algorithm would indicate greater caution in using RythmIQ in certain categories of patients, such as the one in the case just described.
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- Armando LoSavio
- Dipartimento Di Medicina Clinica E Sperimentale, Cardiologia Con Utic, Università Di Messina
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- Dipartimento Di Medicina Clinica E Sperimentale, Cardiologia Con Utic, Università Di Messina
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- Dipartimento Di Medicina Clinica E Sperimentale, Cardiologia Con Utic, Università Di Messina
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- Dipartimento Di Medicina Clinica E Sperimentale, Cardiologia Con Utic, Università Di Messina
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- Dipartimento Di Medicina Clinica E Sperimentale, Cardiologia Con Utic, Università Di Messina
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- Dipartimento Di Medicina Clinica E Sperimentale, Cardiologia Con Utic, Università Di Messina
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- Dipartimento Di Medicina Clinica E Sperimentale, Cardiologia Con Utic, Università Di Messina
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- Dipartimento Di Medicina Clinica E Sperimentale, Cardiologia Con Utic, Università Di Messina
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- Dipartimento Di Medicina Clinica E Sperimentale, Cardiologia Con Utic, Università Di Messina
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- Dipartimento Di Medicina Clinica E Sperimentale, Cardiologia Con Utic, Università Di Messina
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- Dipartimento Di Medicina Clinica E Sperimentale, Cardiologia Con Utic, Università Di Messina
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Ajello M, Parlavecchio A, Vetta G, Caminiti R, Magnocavallo M, Lofrumento F, Foti R, Della Rocca DG, Micari A, Carerj S, Di Bella G, Zito C. 1095 WHICH IS THE BEST MYOCARDIAL WORK INDEX FOR THE PREDICTION OF CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE? A DATA METANALYSIS. Eur Heart J Suppl 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartjsupp/suac121.215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Background
Early diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) plays a key role to prevent adverse cardiac events such as myocardial infarction and Left Ventricular (LV) dysfunction. Myocardial Work (MW) indices derived from echocardiographic speckle tracking data in combination with non-invasive blood pressure recordings are able to predict CAD even in the absence of impairments of standard echocardiographic parameters. Our aim was to compare the diagnostic accuracy of MW indices to predict CAD and to assess intra-observer and inter-observer variability of MW through a metanalysis.
Methods
Electronic databases were searched for observational studies evaluating the MW indices diagnostic accuracy for predicting CAD and intra-observer and inter-observer variability of MW indices. Pooled sensitivity, specificity, and Summary Receiver Operating Characteristic (SROC) curves were assessed.
Results
5 studies enrolling 501 patients met inclusion criteria. Global Constructive Work (GCW) had the best pooled sensitivity (89%) followed by GLS (84%), Global Work Index (GWI) (82%), Global Work Efficiency (GWE) (80%) and Global Wasted Work (GWW) (75%). GWE had the best pooled specificity (78%) followed by GWI (75%), GCW (70%), GLS (68%) and GWW (61%). GCW had the best accuracy according to SROC curves, with an Area Under The Curve of 0.86 compared to 0.84 for GWI, 0.83 for GWE, 0.79 for GLS and 0.74 for GWW (Figure 1). All MW indices had an excellent intra-observer and inter-observer variability.
Conclusions
GCW is the best MW index proving best diagnostic accuracy in the prediction of CAD with an excellent reproducibility.
Figure 1: Pooled sensitivity, pooled specificity, SROC curves and AUC of Myocardial Work indices and GLS
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- Manuela Ajello
- Cardiology Unit, Department Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, University Of Messina , Messina , Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, University Of Messina , Messina , Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, University Of Messina , Messina , Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, University Of Messina , Messina , Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Arrhythmology Unit, S.Giovanni Calibita Hospital , Isola Tiberina, Rome , Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, University Of Messina , Messina , Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, University Of Messina , Messina , Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, University Of Messina , Messina , Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, University Of Messina , Messina , Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, University Of Messina , Messina , Italy
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Caminiti R, Vetta G, Parlavecchio A, Mazzone P, Giacchi G, Sacchetta G, Della Rocca DG, Magnocavallo M, Virga V, Costa F, Di Bella G, Carerj S, Contarini M, Vizzari G, Micari A. 773 CONTRAST-ENHANCED EXCIMER LASER CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY IN THE TREATMENT OF HEAVILY CALCIFIED LESIONS: A STEPWISE APPROACH. Eur Heart J Suppl 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartjsupp/suac121.305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Abstract
Introduction
The treatment of heavily calcified lesions is a challenge for the interventional cardiologist. The Excimer laser coronary atherectomy (ELCA) is a plaque modification tool and the main mechanism of action seems to be the photomechanical delivering acoustic pressure with a mechanical disruption of the plaque in front of the catheter tip.
Objective
To evaluate the effectiveness of the contrast-enhanced ELCA by a stepwise approach, with incremental frequency/fluency in the treatment of calcified lesions in different contexts.
Methods
We retrospectively enrolled consecutively all patients undergoing contrast-enhanced ELCA-assisted PCIs between 2018 and 2021 at the Cardiology Unit of “Umberto I” Hospital of Syracuse (Italy).
The frequency/fluency ELCA profile used with a stepwise approach were 50/50, 60/60, 70/70 and 80/80. ELCA technical success was defined as the laser catheter crossing the entire length of the target lesion established by angiographic evidence of the catheter tip in the artery distal to the stenosis. Procedural success was defined as <30% residual stenosis after laser and adjunctive therapy. Clinical success requested procedural success with absence of major adverse cardiac events at hospital discharge. Major adverse cardiac events included death of all causes, myocardial infarction, need for target lesion revascularization, tamponade, and life-threatening arrhythmias.
Results
We enrolled 114 patients who underwent contrast-enhanced ELCA-assisted PCI. 58% of the patients had acute coronary syndrome and 42% had chronic coronary syndrome. The left anterior descending artery was the target vessel in 42.1% of cases, the right coronary artery in 26.3%, the circumflex in 10.5%, and the left main artery in 2.3%. The main indication for ELCA was intrastent restenosis (56.2%). The median stenosis was 90% (80% – 90%).
The ELCA catheter tip was 0.9 mm and 1.4 mm was employed in the 89.5% and 10.5% of cases respectively. The most used frequency/fluency profile was 70/70 (39.5%) followed by 60/60 (31.6%), 50/50 (15.8%) and 80/80 (13.2%). Use of contrast-enhanced ELCA was associated with high technical success rate (97.4%), procedural success rate (93.7%), and clinical success rate (97.1%).
Conclusions
In Conclusion, the contrast-enhanced ELCA seems to be a safe and effective treatment for management of calcified lesions.
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- Rodolfo Caminiti
- Department Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit - University Hospital Of Messina
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- Department Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit - University Hospital Of Messina
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- Department Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit - University Hospital Of Messina
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- Department Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit - University Hospital Of Messina
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- Department Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit - University Hospital Of Messina
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- Department Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit - University Hospital Of Messina
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- Department Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit - University Hospital Of Messina
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- Department Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit - University Hospital Of Messina
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- Department Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, Cardiology Unit - University Hospital Of Messina
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Magnocavallo M, Parlavecchio A, Vetta G, Gianni C, Polselli M, Vuono FD, Pannone L, Mohanty S, Cauti FM, Caminiti R, Miraglia V, Monaco C, Chierchia GB, Rossi P, Biase LD, Bianchi S, De Asmundis C, Natale A, Della Rocca DG. 1092 CATHETER ABLATION VERSUS MEDICAL THERAPY OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION IN PATIENTS WITH HEART FAILURE: AN UPDATED SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS OF RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIALS. Eur Heart J Suppl 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartjsupp/suac121.094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Atrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure (HF) often coexist and syner-gistically contribute to an increased risk of hospitalization, stroke, and mortality. Objective: To compare the efficacy of catheter ablation (CA) versus medical therapy (MT) in HF patients with AF.
Methods
Electronic databases were queried for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of CA versus MT of AF in patients with HF. Risk ratios (RRs), mean differences (MDs), and 95% confidence in-tervals (CIs) were measured using the Mantel–Haenszel method.
Results
A total of nine RCTs enrolling 2155 patients met the inclusion criteria. Compared to MT, CA led to a significant reduction in the composite of all-cause mortality and HF hospitalization (24.6% vs. 37.1%; RR: 0.65 (95% CI: 0.53–0.80); p < 0.0001) (Figure 1), all-cause mortality (8.8% vs. 13.6%; RR: 0.65 (95% CI: 0.51–0.82); p = 0.0005), HF hospitalization (15.4% vs. 22.4%; (RR: 0.67 (95% CI: 0.54–0.82); p = 0.0001), AF re-currence (31.8% vs. 77.0%; RR: 0.36 (95% CI: 0.24–0.54); p < 0.0001), and cardiovascular (CV) death (4.9% vs. 8.4%; RR: 0.58 (95% CI: 0.39–0.86); p = 0.007). CA improved the left ventricular ejection fraction (MD:4.76% (95% CI: 2.35–7.18); p = 0.0001), 6 min walk test (MD: 20.48 m (95% CI: 10.83–30.14); p < 0.0001), peak oxygen consumption (MD: 3.1 2mL/kg/min (95% CI: 1.01–5.22); p = 0.004), Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire score (MD: −6.98 (95% CI: −12–03, −1.93); p = 0.007), and brain natriuretic peptide levels (MD:−133.94 pg/mL (95% CI: −197.33, −70.55); p < 0.0001).
Conclusions
In HF patients, AF catheter ablation was superior to MT in re-ducing CV and all-cause mortality. Further significant benefits occurred within the ablation group in terms of HF hospitalizations, AF recurrences, the systolic function, exercise capacity, and quality of life.
Figure 1: Forest plot displaying a decrease in the composite endpoint in patients with AF and HF undergoing CA versus MT.
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- Michele Magnocavallo
- Arrhythmology Unit , Ospedale San Giovanni Calibita, Fatebenefratelli Isola Tiberina, Rome , Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Departement Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, University Of Messina , Messina , Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Departement Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, University Of Messina , Messina , Italy
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David’s Medical Center , Austin, Tx 78705 , Usa
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- Arrhythmology Unit , Ospedale San Giovanni Calibita, Fatebenefratelli Isola Tiberina, Rome , Italy
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- Departement Of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College Of Medicine , Bronx, Ny 10461 , Usa
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre Postgraduate Program In Cardiac Electrophysiology And Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel , European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels , Belgium
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David’s Medical Center , Austin, Tx 78705 , Usa
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- Arrhythmology Unit , Ospedale San Giovanni Calibita, Fatebenefratelli Isola Tiberina, Rome , Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Departement Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, University Of Messina , Messina , Italy
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre Postgraduate Program In Cardiac Electrophysiology And Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel , European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels , Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre Postgraduate Program In Cardiac Electrophysiology And Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel , European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels , Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre Postgraduate Program In Cardiac Electrophysiology And Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel , European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels , Belgium
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- Arrhythmology Unit , Ospedale San Giovanni Calibita, Fatebenefratelli Isola Tiberina, Rome , Italy
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- Departement Of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College Of Medicine , Bronx, Ny 10461 , Usa
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- Arrhythmology Unit , Ospedale San Giovanni Calibita, Fatebenefratelli Isola Tiberina, Rome , Italy
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre Postgraduate Program In Cardiac Electrophysiology And Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel , European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels , Belgium
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David’s Medical Center , Austin, Tx 78705 , Usa
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre Postgraduate Program In Cardiac Electrophysiology And Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel , European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels , Belgium
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Vetta G, Parlavecchio A, Magnocavallo M, Valente D, Caminiti R, Polselli M, Vetta F, Cirone D, Cauti FM, Crea P, Rossi P, Chierchia GB, Bianchi S, De Asmundis C, Natale A, Della Rocca DG. 955 SUBCUTANEOUS VERSUS TRANSVENOUS IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATORS IN CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS: A METANALYSIS. Eur Heart J Suppl 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartjsupp/suac121.092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Introduction
The Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) has been demonstrated to successfully prevent sudden cardiac death in children and young adults. A wide range of device-related complications/malfunctions have been described, which depend on the intrinsic design of the defibrillation system [Transvenous (TV-ICD) vs Subcutaneous (S-ICD)].
Objective
To compare the device-related complications and inappropriate shocks with TV-ICD vs S-ICD.
Methods
Electronic databases were queried for studies focusing on the prevention of SCD in children and young adults with TV-ICD or S-ICD. The effect size was estimated using a random-effect model as Odds Ratio (OR) and relative 95% Confidence Interval (CI). The primary endpoint was a composite of any device-related complications and inappropriate shocks.
Results
We identified a total of 5 studied including 236 patients (Group S-ICD: 76 patients; Group TV-ICD: 160 patients) with a mean follow-up time of 54.2 ± 24.9 months.
S-ICD implantation contributed to a significant reduction in the risk of the primary endpoint of any device-related complications and inappropriate shock (OR:0.18; 95% CI: 0.05 - 0.73; p=0.02)(Figure 1).
S-ICD was also associated with a significantly lower incidence of inappropriate shocks (OR:0.28; 95% CI: 0.11 - 0.74; p=0.01) and lead-related complications (OR:0.18; 95% IC: 0.05 - 0.66; p=0.01). Otherwise, a trend towards a higher risk of pocket complications (OR:5.91; 95% CI: 0.98 - 35.63; p=0.05) was recorded in patients with S-ICD.
Conclusion
Children and young adults undergoing S-ICD implantation may have a lower risk of a composite of device-related complications and inappropriate shocks, compared to TV-ICD patients.
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- Giampaolo Vetta
- Cardiology Unit, Departement Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, University Of Messina , Messina , Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Departement Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, University Of Messina , Messina , Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Arrhythmology Unit, S, Giovanni Calibita Hospital , Isola Tiberina, Rome , Italy
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- Maternal-Infantile And Urological Science Departement, Sapienza University Of Rome , Rome , Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Departement Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, University Of Messina , Messina , Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Arrhythmology Unit, S, Giovanni Calibita Hospital , Isola Tiberina, Rome , Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Arrhythmology Unit, S, Giovanni Calibita Hospital , Isola Tiberina, Rome , Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Departement Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, University Of Messina , Messina , Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Departement Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, University Of Messina , Messina , Italy
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program In Cardiac Electrophysiology And Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart , Brussels , Belgium
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- Cardiology Division, Arrhythmology Unit, S, Giovanni Calibita Hospital , Isola Tiberina, Rome , Italy
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program In Cardiac Electrophysiology And Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart , Brussels , Belgium
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David’s Medical Center , Austin, Tx 78705 , USA
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program In Cardiac Electrophysiology And Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart , Brussels , Belgium
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Vetta G, Magnocavallo M, Parlavecchio A, Gianni C, Polselli M, Vuono FD, Pannone L, Mohanty S, Cauti FM, Caminiti R, Miraglia V, Monaco C, Chierchia GB, Rossi P, Biase LD, Bianchi S, De Asmundis C, Natale A, Della Rocca DG. 1120 DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY OF SMART GADGETS/WEREABLE DEVICES IN ATRIAL FIBRILLATION DETECTION: A METANALYSIS. Eur Heart J Suppl 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartjsupp/suac121.095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Abstract
Introduction
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia and an important risk factor for stroke and heart. Recent technology advances have allowed for heart rhythm monitoring using smart gadgets/wearable devices which can be used for early AF diagnosis.
Hypothesis
We performed a systemic review and meta-analysis to assess the accuracy of AF diagnosis by smart gadgets/wearable devices.
Methods
We systematically searched Medline, Embase and Cochrane electronic databases up to April 15th, 2022 for observational studies of the diagnostic accuracy of smartphone application, wrist-worn wearables and external devices in detecting AF. We calculated the area under the curve (AUC) of the summary receiver operating characteristic curves (SROC) and pooled sensitivities and specificities.
Results
A total of 79 studies were included enrolling 36903 patients, 66.3% male with average age of 68.3±8 years. In the overall analysis of all devices, the AUC was 0.99 (95% CI: 0.98-1.00), the sensitivity 95%(95% CI: 94–96%), the specificity 96%(95% CI: 96–97%). Wrist-worn wearables had AUC of 0.99 (95% CI: 0.98-1.00), the sensitivity 95%(9% CI: 92–97%), the specificity 97%(95% CI: 96–98%)(Figure 1A). Smartphone applications had AUC of 0.98 (95% CI: 0.96-0.99), the sensitivity 96%(9% CI: 94–97%), the specificity 96%(95% CI: 93–98%)(Figure 1B). External devices had AUC of 0.99 (95% CI: 0.98-1.00), the sensitivity 95%(9% CI: 93–97%), the specificity 96%(95% CI: 95–97%)(Figure 1C). Single-lead ECG had AUC of 0.99 (95% CI: 0.98- 1.00), the sensitivity 95%(9% CI: 92–96%), the specificity 96%(95% CI: 95–97%). PPG had AUC of 0.99 (95% CI: 0.98-1.00), the sensitivity 96%(9% CI: 95–97%), the specificity 97%(95% CI: 95–98%).
Conclusions
Smartphone application, wrist-worn devices and external devices with PPG and single-lead ECG have excellent diagnostic accuracy in atrial fibrillation diagnosis.
Figure 1. Summary Receiver Operating Characteristic curves and Areas Under The Curve of Wrist-worn wearables (A), Smartphone applications (B) and External devices (C).
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Affiliation(s)
- Giampaolo Vetta
- Cardiology Unit, Departement Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, University Of Messina , Messina , Italy
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- Arrhythmology Unit , Ospedale San Giovanni Calibita, Fatebenefratelli, Isola Tiberina, Rome , Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Departement Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, University Of Messina , Messina , Italy
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David’s Medical Center , Austin, Tx , Usa
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- Arrhythmology Unit , Ospedale San Giovanni Calibita, Fatebenefratelli, Isola Tiberina, Rome , Italy
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- Departement Of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College Of Medicine , Bronx, Ny , Usa
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre Postgraduate Program In Cardiac Electrophysiology And Pacing, Universitair Zieknhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel , European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels , Belgium
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David’s Medical Center , Austin, Tx , Usa
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- Arrhythmology Unit , Ospedale San Giovanni Calibita, Fatebenefratelli, Isola Tiberina, Rome , Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Departement Of Clinical And Experimental Medicine, University Of Messina , Messina , Italy
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre Postgraduate Program In Cardiac Electrophysiology And Pacing, Universitair Zieknhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel , European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels , Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre Postgraduate Program In Cardiac Electrophysiology And Pacing, Universitair Zieknhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel , European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels , Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre Postgraduate Program In Cardiac Electrophysiology And Pacing, Universitair Zieknhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel , European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels , Belgium
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- Arrhythmology Unit , Ospedale San Giovanni Calibita, Fatebenefratelli, Isola Tiberina, Rome , Italy
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- Departement Of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College Of Medicine , Bronx, Ny , Usa
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- Arrhythmology Unit , Ospedale San Giovanni Calibita, Fatebenefratelli, Isola Tiberina, Rome , Italy
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre Postgraduate Program In Cardiac Electrophysiology And Pacing, Universitair Zieknhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel , European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels , Belgium
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David’s Medical Center , Austin, Tx , Usa
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre Postgraduate Program In Cardiac Electrophysiology And Pacing, Universitair Zieknhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel , European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels , Belgium
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Vetta G, Parlavecchio A, Magnocavallo M, Valente D, Caminiti R, Polselli M, Vetta F, Cirone D, Cauti FM, Crea P, Rossi P, Chierchia GB, Bianchi S, de Asmundis C, Natale A, Della Rocca DG. Subcutaneous versus transvenous implantable cardioverter defibrillators in children and young adults: A meta-analysis. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 2022; 45:1409-1414. [PMID: 36214206 DOI: 10.1111/pace.14603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) has been demonstrated to successfully prevent sudden cardiac death (SCD) in children and young adults. A wide range of device-related complications/malfunctions have been described, which depend on the intrinsic design of the defibrillation system (transvenous-implantable cardioverter defibrillator [TV-ICD] vs. subcutaneous-implantable cardioverter defibrillator [S-ICD]). OBJECTIVE To compare the device-related complications and inappropriate shocks with TV-ICD versus S-ICD. METHODS AND RESULTS Electronic databases were queried for studies focusing on the prevention of SCD in children and young adults with TV-ICD or S-ICD. The effect size was estimated using a random-effect model as odds ratio (OR) and relative 95% confidence interval (CI). The primary endpoint was a composite of any device-related complications and inappropriate shocks. We identified a total of five studies including 236 patients (Group S-ICD: 76 patients; Group TV-ICD: 160 patients) with a mean follow-up time of 54.2 ± 24.9 months. S-ICD implantation contributed to a significant reduction in the risk of the primary endpoint of any device-related complications and inappropriate shocks (OR: 0.18; 95% CI: 0.05-0.73; p = .02). S-ICD was also associated with a significantly lower incidence of inappropriate shocks (OR: 0.28; 95% CI: 0.11-0.74; p = .01) and lead-related complications (OR: 0.18; 95% CI: 0.05-0.66; p = .01). A trend toward a higher risk of pocket complications (OR: 5.91; 95% CI: 0.98-35.63; p = .05) was recorded in patients with S-ICD. CONCLUSION Children and young adults undergoing S-ICD implantation may have a lower risk of a composite of device-related complications and inappropriate shocks, compared to TV-ICD patients.
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- Giampaolo Vetta
- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Arrhythmology Unit, S. Giovanni Calibita Hospital, Isola Tiberina, Rome, Italy
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- Maternal-Infantile and Urological Science Department, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Arrhythmology Unit, S. Giovanni Calibita Hospital, Isola Tiberina, Rome, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Arrhythmology Unit, S. Giovanni Calibita Hospital, Isola Tiberina, Rome, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Arrhythmology Unit, S. Giovanni Calibita Hospital, Isola Tiberina, Rome, Italy
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Cardiology Division, Arrhythmology Unit, S. Giovanni Calibita Hospital, Isola Tiberina, Rome, Italy
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, Austin, Texas, USA
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Brussels, Belgium.,Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, Austin, Texas, USA
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Magnocavallo M, Parlavecchio A, Vetta G, Gianni C, Polselli M, De Vuono F, Pannone L, Mohanty S, Cauti FM, Caminiti R, Miraglia V, Monaco C, Chierchia GB, Rossi P, Di Biase L, Bianchi S, de Asmundis C, Natale A, Della Rocca DG. Catheter Ablation versus Medical Therapy of Atrial Fibrillation in Patients with Heart Failure: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11195530. [PMID: 36233407 PMCID: PMC9572511 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11195530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Revised: 09/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure (HF) often coexist and synergistically contribute to an increased risk of hospitalization, stroke, and mortality. Objective: To compare the efficacy of catheter ablation (CA) versus medical therapy (MT) in HF patients with AF. Methods: Electronic databases were queried for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of CA versus MT of AF in patients with HF. Risk ratios (RRs), mean differences (MDs), and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were measured using the Mantel−Haenszel method. Results: A total of nine RCTs enrolling 2155 patients met the inclusion criteria. Compared to MT, CA led to a significant reduction in the composite of all-cause mortality and HF hospitalization (24.6% vs. 37.1%; RR: 0.65 (95% CI: 0.53−0.80); p < 0.0001), all-cause mortality (8.8% vs. 13.6%; RR: 0.65 (95% CI: 0.51−0.82); p = 0.0005), HF hospitalization (15.4% vs. 22.4%; (RR: 0.67 (95% CI: 0.54−0.82); p = 0.0001), AF recurrence (31.8% vs. 77.0%; RR: 0.36 (95% CI: 0.24−0.54); p < 0.0001), and cardiovascular (CV) death (4.9% vs. 8.4%; RR: 0.58 (95% CI: 0.39−0.86); p = 0.007). CA improved the left ventricular ejection fraction (MD:4.76% (95% CI: 2.35−7.18); p = 0.0001), 6 min walk test (MD: 20.48 m (95% CI: 10.83−30.14); p < 0.0001), peak oxygen consumption (MD: 3.1 2mL/kg/min (95% CI: 1.01−5.22); p = 0.004), Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire score (MD: −6.98 (95% CI: −12−03, −1.93); p = 0.007), and brain natriuretic peptide levels (MD:−133.94 pg/mL (95% CI: −197.33, −70.55); p < 0.0001). Conclusions: In HF patients, AF catheter ablation was superior to MT in reducing CV and all-cause mortality. Further significant benefits occurred within the ablation group in terms of HF hospitalizations, AF recurrences, the systolic function, exercise capacity, and quality of life.
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- Michele Magnocavallo
- Arrhythmology Unit, Ospedale San Giovanni Calibita, Fatebefratelli Isola Tiberina, Via Ponte Quattro Capi 39, 00186 Rome, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-3284923711
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, 98122 Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, 98122 Messina, Italy
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David’s Medical Center, Austin, TX 78705, USA
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- Arrhythmology Unit, Ospedale San Giovanni Calibita, Fatebefratelli Isola Tiberina, Via Ponte Quattro Capi 39, 00186 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY 10461, USA
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David’s Medical Center, Austin, TX 78705, USA
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- Arrhythmology Unit, Ospedale San Giovanni Calibita, Fatebefratelli Isola Tiberina, Via Ponte Quattro Capi 39, 00186 Rome, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, 98122 Messina, Italy
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Arrhythmology Unit, Ospedale San Giovanni Calibita, Fatebefratelli Isola Tiberina, Via Ponte Quattro Capi 39, 00186 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY 10461, USA
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- Arrhythmology Unit, Ospedale San Giovanni Calibita, Fatebefratelli Isola Tiberina, Via Ponte Quattro Capi 39, 00186 Rome, Italy
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David’s Medical Center, Austin, TX 78705, USA
- Interventional Electrophysiology, Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
- Department of Cardiology, MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David’s Medical Center, Austin, TX 78705, USA
- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel-Vrije Universiteit Brussel, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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Vetta G, Parlavecchio A, Caminiti R, Crea P, Magnocavallo M, Della Rocca DG, Lavalle C, Vetta F, Marano G, Ruggieri C, Lofrumento F, Dattilo G, Ferraù L, Dell'Aera C, Giammello F, La Spina P, Musolino RF, Luzza F, Carerj S, Micari A, Di Bella G. Non-conducted premature atrial complexes: A new independent predictor of atrial fibrillation in cryptogenic stroke. J Electrocardiol 2022; 74:46-53. [PMID: 35964522 DOI: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2022.07.071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the main cardiac cause of stroke, but it frequently remains undetected. In patients with cryptogenic stroke an Holter electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring for AF is recommended. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the prognostic role of Non-Conducted Premature Atrial Complexes (ncPACs) recorded on Holter ECG. METHODS We prospectively enrolled consecutive patients admitted to the Stroke Unit of our hospital with a diagnosis of cryptogenic stroke between December 2018 and January 2020; all patients underwent 24-h Holter ECG monitoring during hospitalization. Two follow-up visits were scheduled, including a 24-h Holter ECG at 3 and 6 months to detect AF. RESULTS Among 112 patients, 58% were male with an average age of 72.2 ± 12.2 years. At follow-up, AF was diagnosed in 21.4% of the population. The baseline 24-h Holter ECG burden of ncPACs and Premature Atrial Complexes (PACs) was higher in patients with AF detected on follow-up (13.5 vs 2, p = 0.001; 221.5 vs 52; p = 0.01). ROC analysis showed that ncPACs had the best diagnostic accuracy in predicting AF (AUC:0.80; 95% CI 0.68-0.92). Cut-off value of ≥7 for ncPACs burden showed the highest accuracy with sensitivity of 62.5% and specificity 97.7% to predict AF onset at follow-up. Moreover, at multivariate Cox-proportional hazard analysis ncPACs burden ≥7 was a powerful independent predictor of AF onset (HR 12.4; 95% CI 4.8-32.8; p < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS NcPACs burden ≥7 represents a new predictor of AF that could guide the screening of this arrhythmia in cryptogenic stroke patients.
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- Giampaolo Vetta
- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nephrological, Anesthesiological and Geriatric Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, 00161 Rome, Italy; Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, Austin, TX 78705, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nephrological, Anesthesiological and Geriatric Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Lavalle C, Mariani MV, Piro A, Magnocavallo M, Vetta G, Trivigno S, Forleo GB, Della Rocca DG, Uguccioni M, Russo V, Summaria F, Di Lullo L. Five Years of Direct Oral Anticoagulants Use in Italy: Adverse Drug Reactions from the Italian National Pharmacovigilance Network. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11113207. [PMID: 35683593 PMCID: PMC9181424 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11113207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2022] [Revised: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Background: Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are the preferred anticoagulant drugs for the prevention of atrial fibrillation (AF)-related thromboembolic complications and for the treatment and the prevention of recurrences of venous thromboembolism (VTE). The evaluation of self-reported adverse drug reactions (ADRs) available from databases of drug-regulatory agencies such as the Italian Medicines Agency (AIFA) pharmacovigilance database represents a novel aid to guide decision making. Objective: To assess the safety profile of DOACs by analyzing ADR rates in the real-world Italian scenario. Methods: Post-marketing surveillance data recorded by the National Pharmacovigilance Network were retrieved for the time period 2017–2021 from the AIFA online site. The following data were collected for each DOAC: total ADR number, serious ADR number, gastrointestinal (GI) ADR, intracranial hemorrhage events (ICH ADR), and more frequently reported ADR for the study year. The safety profile was expressed by the risk index (RI). Results: Rivaroxaban use was associated with consistent and stable low rates of serious ADR, GI ADR, and ICH ADR across the 5-year study period. Rivaroxaban and apixaban showed the lowest RI for serious ADR and GI ADR, while rivaroxaban use was associated with significantly lower ICH events as compared to apixaban. Dabigatran was related to the highest RIs for every ADR class, in particular GI ADRs. Conclusions: DOACs presented an acceptable safety profile in the current post-market analysis. However, rivaroxaban and apixaban were associated with more favorable safety profiles as compared to dabigatran, while rivaroxaban provoked statistically significantly fewer ICH events as compared to apixaban.
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- Carlo Lavalle
- Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nephrological, Aenesthesiological and Geriatric Sciences, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.V.M.); (A.P.); (M.M.); (G.V.); (S.T.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nephrological, Aenesthesiological and Geriatric Sciences, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.V.M.); (A.P.); (M.M.); (G.V.); (S.T.)
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nephrological, Aenesthesiological and Geriatric Sciences, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.V.M.); (A.P.); (M.M.); (G.V.); (S.T.)
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nephrological, Aenesthesiological and Geriatric Sciences, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.V.M.); (A.P.); (M.M.); (G.V.); (S.T.)
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nephrological, Aenesthesiological and Geriatric Sciences, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.V.M.); (A.P.); (M.M.); (G.V.); (S.T.)
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nephrological, Aenesthesiological and Geriatric Sciences, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.V.M.); (A.P.); (M.M.); (G.V.); (S.T.)
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- Department of Cardiology, ASST-Fatebenefratelli Sacco, Luigi Sacco Hospital, University of Milan, 20157 Milan, Italy;
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- Department of Medical Transational Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Monaldi Hospital, 80131 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Nephrology and Dialysis, L. Parodi-Delfino Hospital, Piazza Aldo Moro 1, 00034 Rome, Italy;
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Magnocavallo M, Della Rocca D, Vetta G, Lavalle C, Mariani M, Schiavone M, Carola G, Mohanty S, Bassiouny M, Forleo G, Burkhardt D, Al–Ahmad A, Gallinghouse J, Horton R, Lakireddy D, Di Biase L, Natale A. P94 LOWER RATE OF MAJOR BLEEDING IN HIGH–RISK PATIENTS UNDERGOING LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE OCCLUSION: A PROPENSITY MATCHED COMPARISON WITH DIRECT ORAL ANTICOAGULATION. Eur Heart J Suppl 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/suac012.091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Background
Stroke prophylaxis in very high risk (CHA2DS2–VASc ≥ 5) patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the major challenges faced by physicians. Specifically, initiating direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in these patients poses a therapeutic conundrum due to the concomitant high risk of bleeding. Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) might be a potential alternative for thromboembolic (TE) prevention; however, there are no studies comparing these two strategies in very high–risk patients.
Objective
To evaluate the efficacy of LAAO versus DOACs in AF patients at very high TE risk.
Methods
Data were extracted from two prospective databases including 1053 Watchman and 1328 DOAC patients. Watchman patients with a CHA2DS2–VASc ≥ 5 accounted for 26.3% (n = 277). In order to attenuate the imbalance in covariates, a 1:1 propensity score matching technique was used (co–variates: age, sex, CHA2DS2–VASc and HAS–BLED scores). This method resulted in 554 matched patients (277 patients per group; mean age: 79±7y; 57.4% F; CHA2DS2–VASc: 5.8±0.9). The primary endpoint was a composite of cardiovascular (CV) death, TE events (Stroke/TIA/peripheral embolism) and clinically significant bleeding. The annual TE and major bleeding risks were estimated based on the CHA2DS2–VASc score and compared with the annualized observed risk.
Results
After a mean follow–up of 26±7 months, total events were 55 (9.4 event rates per 100 patient–years) in LAAO group vs. 78 (14.9 event rates per 100 patient–years) in DOAC group. DOACs had a significantly higher risk of the primary endpoint (hazard ratio [HR]: 1.30; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.08 to 1.56; p = 0.03). TE events (HR: 1.15; 95% CI: 0.84 to 1.57; p = 0.63) and CV death (HR: 1.13; 95% CI: 0.84 to 1.54; p = 0.63) did not differ between groups. Major bleeding events were significantly lower in LAAO patients (HR: 0.75; 95% CI: 0.51 to 0.82; p = 0.04). The unadjusted estimated risk of TE events was 12.3% with LAAO and 12.4% with DOACs. The annualized incidence of TE was 3.2% with LAAO and 4.1% with DOACs, which led to a risk reduction of 74% and 67%, respectively.
Conclusion
In a large cohort of AF patients at very high TE risk (CHA2DS2–VASc ≥ 5), LAAO showed similar stroke prevention but a significantly lower risk of major bleeding than DOACs during a > 2year follow–up.
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- M Magnocavallo
- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME, ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER, AUSTIN; HEART RHYTHM CENTER, CENTRO CARDIOLOGICO MONZINO IRCCS, MILANO
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME, ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER, AUSTIN; HEART RHYTHM CENTER, CENTRO CARDIOLOGICO MONZINO IRCCS, MILANO
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME, ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER, AUSTIN; HEART RHYTHM CENTER, CENTRO CARDIOLOGICO MONZINO IRCCS, MILANO
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME, ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER, AUSTIN; HEART RHYTHM CENTER, CENTRO CARDIOLOGICO MONZINO IRCCS, MILANO
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME, ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER, AUSTIN; HEART RHYTHM CENTER, CENTRO CARDIOLOGICO MONZINO IRCCS, MILANO
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME, ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER, AUSTIN; HEART RHYTHM CENTER, CENTRO CARDIOLOGICO MONZINO IRCCS, MILANO
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME, ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER, AUSTIN; HEART RHYTHM CENTER, CENTRO CARDIOLOGICO MONZINO IRCCS, MILANO
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME, ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER, AUSTIN; HEART RHYTHM CENTER, CENTRO CARDIOLOGICO MONZINO IRCCS, MILANO
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME, ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER, AUSTIN; HEART RHYTHM CENTER, CENTRO CARDIOLOGICO MONZINO IRCCS, MILANO
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME, ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER, AUSTIN; HEART RHYTHM CENTER, CENTRO CARDIOLOGICO MONZINO IRCCS, MILANO
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME, ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER, AUSTIN; HEART RHYTHM CENTER, CENTRO CARDIOLOGICO MONZINO IRCCS, MILANO
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME, ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER, AUSTIN; HEART RHYTHM CENTER, CENTRO CARDIOLOGICO MONZINO IRCCS, MILANO
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME, ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER, AUSTIN; HEART RHYTHM CENTER, CENTRO CARDIOLOGICO MONZINO IRCCS, MILANO
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME, ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER, AUSTIN; HEART RHYTHM CENTER, CENTRO CARDIOLOGICO MONZINO IRCCS, MILANO
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME, ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER, AUSTIN; HEART RHYTHM CENTER, CENTRO CARDIOLOGICO MONZINO IRCCS, MILANO
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME, ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER, AUSTIN; HEART RHYTHM CENTER, CENTRO CARDIOLOGICO MONZINO IRCCS, MILANO
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME, ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER, AUSTIN; HEART RHYTHM CENTER, CENTRO CARDIOLOGICO MONZINO IRCCS, MILANO
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Magnocavallo M, Della Rocca D, Lavalle C, Vetta G, Mariani M, Carola G, Mohanty S, Fengwei Z, Tarantino N, Aung L, Alisara A, Xiaodong Z, Bassiouny M, Gallinghouse J, Burkhardt D, Al–Ahmad A, Rodney H, Di Biase L, Natale A. P4 LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE ANATOMICAL CHANGES FOLLOWING RADIOFREQUENCY–BASED OSTIAL ISOLATION. Eur Heart J Suppl 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/suac012.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Left atrial appendage (LAA) electrical isolation (ei) may be achieved via radiofrequency (RF) energy applications at the level of the appendage ostium targeting the sites of earliest activation recorded by a mapping catheter. Notably, RF has long been used in vascular, orthopedic, and aesthetic surgery to promote thermal–induced collagen matrix contraction, fibrosis, and tissue retraction. LAA anatomical changes associated to RF–induced tissue retraction have never been reported.
Objective
To quantify the anatomical changes of the LAA ostium following RF–based LAAei.
Methods
Thirty–four consecutive patients requiring AF ablation with LAAei underwent transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) within 7 days before (baseline TEE) and >6 months after (follow–up TEE) ablation. The diameter of LAA orifice and landing zone were measured at 4 different views (0°, 45°, 90°, 135°). Measurements were performed by two independent reviewers blinded to the patient’s identity.
Results
Among 34 AF patients (68±7yrs, 73.5% males), the LAA morphology was classified as chicken wing in 15 (44%) patients, windsock in 10 (29%), cactus in 6 (18%), and cauliflower in 3 (9%). At baseline TEE, the mean maximum and mean minimum ostial diameters were 25±4mm and 22±4mm, respectively. The mean maximum and mean minimum diameters of the landing zone were 26±4mm and 23±3mm, respectively. On average, LAAei was achieved after 16±7 minutes of RF at a power of 45–47W. Follow–up TEE was performed 257±148 days after LAAei. The median LAA contraction velocity was 0.1 m/s (IQR: 0.04–0.18) and was significantly impaired in all patients. At follow–up TEE, the mean maximum and mean minimum ostial diameters were 19±4mm and 17±3mm, respectively. The mean maximum and mean minimum diameters of the landing zone were 20±4mm and 18±4mm, respectively. The mean relative reduction of the ostium and the landing zone were –24.4% and –22.5%, respectively. Box–Whisker plots of the maximum and minimum ostial diameters before and after LAAei are reported in Fig. 1.
Conclusion
RF led to a > 20% reduction of the diameters of the ostium and the landing zone. These changes may have important implications for a successful percutaneous occlusion procedure and justify a staged approach of isolation and occlusion.
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- M Magnocavallo
- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME., ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER., AUSTIN
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME., ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER., AUSTIN
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME., ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER., AUSTIN
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME., ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER., AUSTIN
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME., ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER., AUSTIN
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME., ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER., AUSTIN
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME., ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER., AUSTIN
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME., ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER., AUSTIN
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME., ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER., AUSTIN
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME., ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER., AUSTIN
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME., ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER., AUSTIN
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME., ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER., AUSTIN
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME., ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER., AUSTIN
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME., ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER., AUSTIN
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME., ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER., AUSTIN
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME., ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER., AUSTIN
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME., ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER., AUSTIN
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME., ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER., AUSTIN
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME., ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER., AUSTIN
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Vetta G, Magnocavallo M, Della Rocca D, Mariani M, Piro A, Fedele F, Natale A, Chimenti C, Lavalle C. P26 “FUNCTION FOLLOWS FORM”: THE ROLE OF THE CARDIAC MAGNETIC RESONANCE IN THE ARRHYTHMIC RISK STRATIFICATION IN PATIENTS WITH CARDIAC SARCOIDOSIS. Eur Heart J Suppl 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/suac012.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Abstract
Background
Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disorder characterized by non–caseating granulomatous infiltration in multiple organs, including the heart. The presence of granulomas within the myocardium can cause heart failure, atrio–ventricular block, ventricular arrhythmias (VA) and sudden cardiac death (SCD). Due to the patchy pattern of sarcoid infiltration, endomyocardial biopsy has a poor sensitivity and cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) is becoming the gold standard imaging, detecting small area of myocardial fibrosis and scar using late gadolinium enhancement (LGE). The identification of LGE in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy is strongly associated with VA and SCD and similar findings were reported in cardiac sarcoidosis (CS) patients.
Methods
In order to assess the risk of VA and SCD related to LGE in the CS, we performed a meta–analysis including all the studies enrolling patients with suspected or confirmed CS undergoing CMR. We conducted a digital search in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar from inception through October 2021. Clinical outcomes of interest were arrhythmogenic events defined as VA (ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation), SCD or aborted SCD (appropriate ICD discharge) during follow–up.
Results
Eleven studies with a total of 1.123 CS patients (left ventricular ejection function [LVEF]: 59 ± 23%) with an appropriate follow–up were included in the final analysis. Overall, as depicted in the Figure 1, the identification of LGE at CMR was associated with a 13–fold increase risk in potentially lethal VA (R = 12.76, 95% CI [6.30–25.87]) than patients without LGE.
Conclusions
Our findings suggest that the presence of myocardial scarring as evidenced by the identification of LGE in CMR provides meaningful information about the arrhythmic risk stratification of CS patients.
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- G Vetta
- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY, ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER., AUSTIN
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY, ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER., AUSTIN
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY, ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER., AUSTIN
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY, ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER., AUSTIN
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY, ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER., AUSTIN
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY, ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER., AUSTIN
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY, ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER., AUSTIN
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY, ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER., AUSTIN
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- DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL, INTERNAL, ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, POLICLINICO UNIVERSITARIO UMBERTO I, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY, ROMA; TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA INSTITUTE, ST. DAVID‘S MEDICAL CENTER., AUSTIN
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Magnocavallo M, Della Rocca DG, Schiavone M, Mariani MV, Vetta G, Gianni C, Mohanty S, Bassiouny MA, Lavalle C, FORLEO G, Burkhardt JD, Al-Ahmad A, Gallinghouse GJ, Horton RP, Lakkireddy DR, Di Biase L, Natale A. PO-684-02 LOWER RATE OF MAJOR BLEEDING IN HIGH-RISK PATIENTS UNDERGOING LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE OCCLUSION: A PROPENSITY MATCHED COMPARISON WITH DIRECT ORAL ANTICOAGULATION. Heart Rhythm 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2022.03.535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Parlavecchio A, Vetta G, Caminiti R, Magnocavallo M, Rocca DGD, Crea P, Di Bella G. Non-specific intraventricular conduction delay and ventricular pre-excitation: “Pseudo-P wave”, warning for it! J Electrocardiol 2022; 73:52-54. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2022.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2022] [Revised: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Della Rocca DG, Magnocavallo M, Gianni C, Mohanty S, Zou F, Tarantino N, Vetta G, Lin AN, Mariani MV, Lavalle C, Anannab A, Zhang X, Bassiouny MA, Gallinghouse GJ, Burkhardt JD, Al-Ahmad A, Horton RP, Di Biase L, Natale A. PO-696-07 LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE ANATOMICAL CHANGES FOLLOWING RADIOFREQUENCY-BASED OSTIAL ISOLATION. Heart Rhythm 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2022.03.998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Di Lullo L, Magnocavallo M, Vetta G, Lavalle C, Barbera V, Ronco C, Paoletti E, Ravera M, Fusaro M, Russo D, De Pascalis A, Bellasi A. [Atrial fibrillation, oral anticoagulation and nephroprotection: caution or bravery?]. G Ital Nefrol 2022; 39:2022-vol2. [PMID: 35470995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Atrial fibrillation (AF) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are strictly related and share several risk factors (i.e. hypertension, diabetes mellitus, congestive heart failure). As consequence, AF is very common among CKD patients, especially in those with end stage renal disease (ESRD). Moreover, patients with AF and advanced kidney disease have a higher mortality rate than patients with preserved renal function due to an increased incidence of stroke and an unpredicted elevated hemorrhagic risk. The adequate long-term oral anticoagulation in this subgroup of patients represents a major challenging issue faced by physicians in clinical practice. Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are currently contraindicated in patients with ESRD while vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) are characterized by a narrow therapeutic window, increased tissue calcification and an unfavorable risk/benefit ratio with low stroke prevention effect and augmented risk of major bleeding. The purpose of this review is to shed light on the applications of DOAC therapy in CKD patients, especially in ESRD patients.
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- Luca Di Lullo
- UOC Nefrologia e Dialisi, Ospedale Parodi-Delfino, 00034 Colleferro, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienza Cliniche, Internistiche, Anestesiologiche e Cardiovascolari, Policlinico Universitario Umberto I, Sapienza Università di Rome, 00161 Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienza Cliniche, Internistiche, Anestesiologiche e Cardiovascolari, Policlinico Universitario Umberto I, Sapienza Università di Rome, 00161 Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienza Cliniche, Internistiche, Anestesiologiche e Cardiovascolari, Policlinico Universitario Umberto I, Sapienza Università di Rome, 00161 Roma, Italy
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- UOC Nefrologia e Dialisi, Ospedale Parodi-Delfino, 00034 Colleferro, Italy
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- UOC Nefrologia Dialisi e Trapianto, Ospedale San Bortolo, Vicenza, Italy
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- Nefrologia, Dialisi e Trapianto, Policlinico San Martino, 16132 Genova, Italy
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- Nefrologia, Dialisi e Trapianto, Policlinico San Martino, 16132 Genova, Italy
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- CNR, Istituto di Fisiologia Clinica, 35122 Pisa, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Nefrologia, Università Federico II di Napoli, 80137 Napoli, Italy
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- UOC Nefrologia Dialisi e Trapianto, Ospedale San Bortolo, Vicenza, Italy
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Magnocavallo M, Vetta G, Bernardini A, Piro A, Mei MC, Di Iorio M, Mariani MV, Della Rocca DG, Severino P, Quaglione R, Giunta G, Chimenti C, Miraldi F, Vizza CD, Fedele F, Lavalle C. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Cardiac Electronic Device Management and Role of Remote Monitoring. Card Electrophysiol Clin 2022; 14:125-131. [PMID: 35221081 PMCID: PMC8556573 DOI: 10.1016/j.ccep.2021.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
Abstract
During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) worldwide pandemic, patients with cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) refused scheduled follow-up visits because of the risk of infection. In this scenario, different telemedicine strategies have been implemented to ensure continuity of care to CIED patients. Patients can be monitored through dedicated applications, telephone calls, or virtual visits providing easy access to valuable information, such as arrhythmic events, acute decompensation manifestations, and device-related issues, without the need for in-person visits. This review provides a comprehensive description of the many possible applications of telemedicine for CIED patients during the COVID-19 period.
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- Michele Magnocavallo
- Department of Cardiovascular/Respiratory Diseases, Nephrology, Anesthesiology, and Geriatric Sciences, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy; Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, 3000 North IH-35, Suite 720, Austin, TX 78705, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular/Respiratory Diseases, Nephrology, Anesthesiology, and Geriatric Sciences, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular/Respiratory Diseases, Nephrology, Anesthesiology, and Geriatric Sciences, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular/Respiratory Diseases, Nephrology, Anesthesiology, and Geriatric Sciences, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular/Respiratory Diseases, Nephrology, Anesthesiology, and Geriatric Sciences, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular/Respiratory Diseases, Nephrology, Anesthesiology, and Geriatric Sciences, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular/Respiratory Diseases, Nephrology, Anesthesiology, and Geriatric Sciences, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, 3000 North IH-35, Suite 720, Austin, TX 78705, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular/Respiratory Diseases, Nephrology, Anesthesiology, and Geriatric Sciences, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular/Respiratory Diseases, Nephrology, Anesthesiology, and Geriatric Sciences, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular/Respiratory Diseases, Nephrology, Anesthesiology, and Geriatric Sciences, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular/Respiratory Diseases, Nephrology, Anesthesiology, and Geriatric Sciences, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular/Respiratory Diseases, Nephrology, Anesthesiology, and Geriatric Sciences, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular/Respiratory Diseases, Nephrology, Anesthesiology, and Geriatric Sciences, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular/Respiratory Diseases, Nephrology, Anesthesiology, and Geriatric Sciences, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular/Respiratory Diseases, Nephrology, Anesthesiology, and Geriatric Sciences, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
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Magnocavallo M, Vetta G, Trivigno S, Mariani MV, DI Lullo L, Bellasi A, Della Rocca DG, Severino P, Piro A, Giunta G, Quaglione R, Lavalle C. The Connubium among diabetes, chronic kidney disease and atrial fibrillation. Minerva Cardiol Angiol 2022; 70:393-402. [PMID: 35212508 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-5683.22.05891-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
Abstract
The burden of cardiovascular comorbid conditions was significantly higher in patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AF); most of them are affected by hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and/or Diabetes Mellitus (DM). DM represents a well-known risk factor for the development and maintenance of AF; the coexistence of DM and AF is also associated with an increased risk of mortality and stroke. Moreover, DM is currently the main cause of renal impairment and the leading cause of dialysis in the world. The hyperglycemia is responsible for inducing redox imbalance and both systemic and intrarenal inflammation, playing a critical role in the pathogenesis of diabetic kidney disease. Long-term thromboembolic preventive therapy in AF patients with DM and CKD may be more challenging because both DM and CKD have been independently associated with an increased thromboembolic and bleeding risk, which results from the prothrombotic and pro-inflammatory status. Vitamin K Antagonists (VKAs) are characterized by numerous critical issues such as a narrow therapeutic window, increased tissue calcification and an unfavourable risk/benefit ratio with low stroke prevention effect and augmented risk of major bleeding. On the other hand, Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) are currently contraindicated in dialysis patients even if mounting evidence suggests that they may have a nephroprotective role in AF patients with DM and CKD. Consequently, the choice of anticoagulant therapy in this setting of patient seems to be very challenging. The aim of this review is to investigate the role of DOACs in diabetic patients and its nephroprotective role by reviewing the current literature.
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- Michele Magnocavallo
- Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nephrology, Anaesthesiology and Geriatric Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nephrology, Anaesthesiology and Geriatric Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nephrology, Anaesthesiology and Geriatric Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nephrology, Anaesthesiology and Geriatric Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Nephrology and Dialysis, L. Parodi - Delfino Hospital, Colleferro, Roma, Italy
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- Innovation and Brand Reputation Unit, Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nephrology, Anaesthesiology and Geriatric Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nephrology, Anaesthesiology and Geriatric Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nephrology, Anaesthesiology and Geriatric Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nephrology, Anaesthesiology and Geriatric Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nephrology, Anaesthesiology and Geriatric Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy -
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