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Rev. chil. cardiol ; 41(2): 130-139, ago. 2022. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1407760

ABSTRACT

RESUMEN La ablación con radiofrecuencia (RF) o con Criobalón (CRIO) en pacientes con fibrilación auricular (FA) paroxística y persistente es un tratamiento seguro y eficaz en pacientes seleccionados. Datos recientes demuestran que la ablación proporciona mejores resultados en comparación con fármacos antiarrítmicos (FAA) en el tratamiento de la FA temprana. Los estudios que comparan RF y CRIO mostraron una eficacia y seguridad comparables en el aislamiento de venas pulmonares (PVI) para pacientes con FA paroxística sintomática. OBJETIVOS: Revisar estudios clínicos que comparan el tratamiento de la FA con ablación versus FAA como terapia de primera línea en pacientes con FA sin tratamiento previo. La eficacia y la seguridad se compararán entre las dos cohortes y entre los subgrupos. MÉTODO: Se incluye un total de 6 estudios en los que participaron 1212 pacientes con FA: 609 pacientes fueron aleatorizados a ablación de FA y 603 a tratamiento farmacológico En comparación con el tratamiento con FAA, la ablación se asoció con una reducción en la recurrencia de arritmias auriculares (32,3 % frente a 53 %; riesgo relativo [RR], 0,62; IC del 95 %, 0,51-0,74; P < 0,001; I 2 = 40 %, NNT: 5). El uso de ablación también se asoció con una reducción de las arritmias auriculares sintomáticas (11,8 % frente a 26,4 %; RR, 0,44; IC del 95 %, 0,27-0,72; P = 0,001; I 2 = 54%) y hospitalización (5,6% vs 18,7%; RR, 0,32; IC 95%, 0,19-0,53; P< 0,001) sin diferencias significativas en los eventos adversos graves entre los grupos (4,2 % frente a 2,8 %; RR, 1,52; IC del 95 %, 0,81-2,85; P = 0,19). CONCLUSIÓN: En pacientes con FA paroxística, una estrategia de control precoz del ritmo cardíaco, se asocia con una mayor probabilidad de supervivencia, menos procedimientos repetidos, menos hospitalizaciones y, probablemente, una disminución en la progresión a FA persistente.


INTRODUCTION: Radiofrequency (RF) or cryoballoon (CRYO) ablation in patients with paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) are safe and effective treatments in selected patients. Recent data show that ablation provides better results compared to antiarrhythmic drugs (AAD) in the treatment of early AF. Studies comparing RF and CRYO showed comparable efficacy and safety in pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) for patients with symptomatic paroxysmal AF. OBJETIVES: Review of clinical trials comparing treatment of AF with ablation versus AAD as first-line therapy in patients with AF with no previous treatment. Efficacy and safety are compared between the two cohorts and between subgroups. METHODS: A total of 6 studies involving -212 AF patients were included: 609 were randomized to AF ablation and 603 to pharmacological treatment. Ablation, compared with AAD, was associated with a reduction in recurrence of atrial arrhythmias (32.3% vs. 53%; relative risk [RR], 0.62; 95% CI, 0.51-0.74, P< 0.001, I2 = 40%, NNT: 5). The use of ablation was also associated with a reduction in symptomatic atrial arrhythmias (11.8% vs. 26.4%; RR, 0.44; 95% CI, 0.27-0.72; P= 0.001; I2 = 54%) and hospitalization (5.6% vs 18.7%; RR, 0.32; 95% CI, 0.19-0.53; P <0.001) with no significant differences in major adverse events (4.2% vs. 2.8%; RR, 1.52; 95% CI, 0.81-2.85; P=0.19). CONCLUSION: In patients with paroxysmal AF, an early cardiac rhythm control with ablation is associated with a higher probability of survival, fewer repeat procedures, fewer hospitalizations, and probably a decrease in progression to persistent AF.


Subject(s)
Humans , Atrial Fibrillation/surgery , Atrial Flutter/surgery , Catheter Ablation , Atrial Flutter/diagnosis , Radiofrequency Ablation/methods , Anti-Arrhythmia Agents/therapeutic use
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Arq. bras. cardiol ; 114(5): 775-782, maio 2020. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | SES-SP, LILACS | ID: biblio-1131230

ABSTRACT

Resumo Fundamento A ablação da fibrilação atrial (FA) e do flutter atrial dependente de istmo cavo-tricuspídeo (FLA-ICT) pode ser realizada simultaneamente quando as duas arritmias tenham sido registradas antes do procedimento. Entretanto, a melhor abordagem não é clara quando pacientes com FLA-ICT são encaminhados para ablação sem o registro prévio de FA. Objetivos Avaliar a prevalência e identificar os preditores de ocorrência do primeiro episódio de FA após ablação de FLA-ICT em pacientes sem o registro prévio de FA. Métodos Coorte retrospectiva de pacientes submetidos exclusivamente a ablação por cateter para FLA-ICT, sem registro prévio de FA. As características clínicas foram comparadas entre os grupos em que houve ocorrência de FA pós-ablação de FLA-ICT vs. sem ocorrência de FA. O nível de significância estatística adotado foi de 5%. Na análise de preditores, o desfecho primário avaliado foi ocorrência de FA após ablação de FLA-ICT. Resultados De um total de 227 pacientes submetidos a ablação de FLA-ICT (110 com registro de FA e 33 sem seguimento adequado), 84 pacientes foram incluídos, dos quais 45 (53,6%) apresentaram FA pós-ablação. Não houve variáveis preditoras de ocorrência de FA. Os escores HATCH e CHA2DS2-VASC foram semelhantes nos dois grupos. As taxas de recorrência de FLA-ICT e complicações após a ablação foram de 11,5% e 1,2%, respectivamente. Conclusões A ablação de FLA-ICT é eficaz e segura, mas 50% dos pacientes desenvolvem FA após ablação. Entretanto, ainda é incerto o papel da ablação combinada (FLA-ICT e FA) visando prevenção da ocorrência de FA. (Arq Bras Cardiol. 2020; [online].ahead print, PP.0-0)


Abstract Background Simultaneous ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) and cavotricuspid isthmus (CTI)-dependent atrial flutter can be performed when both arrythmias had been recorded before the procedure. However, the best approach has not been defined in case of patients referred for ablation with CTI-dependent atrial flutter, without history of AF. Objectives To assess the prevalence and to identify predictors of the first episode of AF after ablation of CTI-dependent atrial flutter in patients without history of AF. Methods Retrospective cohort of patients with CTI-dependent atrial flutter without history of AF undergoing catheter ablation. Clinical characteristics were compared between patients who developed AF and those who did not have AF after the procedure. Significance level was set at 5%. In the analysis of predicting factors, the primary outcome was occurrence of AF after CTI-dependent atrial flutter ablation. Results Of a total of 227 patients undergoing ablation of CTI-dependent atrial flutter (110 with history of AF and 33 without adequate follow-up), 84 were included, and 45 (53.6%) developed post-ablation AF. The HATCH and CHA2DS2-VASC scores were not different between the groups. Recurrence rate of CTI-dependent atrial flutter and complication rate were 11.5% and 1.2%, respectively, after ablation. Conclusions Although ablation of CTI-dependent atrial flutter is a safe and effective procedure, 50% of the patients developed AF after the procedure. However, the role of combined ablation (CTI-dependent atrial flutter plus AF) aiming at preventing AF is still uncertain. (Arq Bras Cardiol. 2020; [online].ahead print, PP.0-0)


Subject(s)
Humans , Atrial Fibrillation/epidemiology , Atrial Flutter/surgery , Catheter Ablation/adverse effects , Recurrence , Atrial Fibrillation/etiology , Atrial Fibrillation/prevention & control , Atrial Flutter/diagnosis , Atrial Flutter/epidemiology , Prevalence , Retrospective Studies , Treatment Outcome , Catheter Ablation/methods
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RELAMPA, Rev. Lat.-Am. Marcapasso Arritm ; 31(1): 13-16, jan.-mar. 2018. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-905674

ABSTRACT

Relatamos o caso de paciente portadora de anomalia de Ebstein, submetida a transplante cardíaco heterotópico após insucesso na correção cirúrgica. Apesar da melhora clínica inicial, a paciente permanecia dispneica em decorrência de dissincronia sistólica entre os corações gerada por flutter atrial do coração nativo. Após a cardioversão desse flutter, o eletrocardiograma já apresentava espontaneamente o sincronismo sistólico entre ambos os corações. Houve significativa melhora tanto clínica como ecocardiográfica do coração nativo. A redução da frequência cardíaca do coração nativo após reversão do flutter colaborou para a melhora de seu desempenho hemodinâmico, caracterizando ser essa disfunção secundária à taquicardia.


We report the case of a patient with Ebstein Anomaly, submitted to heterotopic cardiac transplantation after a failed surgical correction. Despite the initial clinical improvement, the patient remained dyspneic due to systolic dyssynchronism between the hearts, generated by atrial flutter of the native heart. After flutter cardioversion, the electrocardiogram already presented systolic synchronism between both hearts. There was a significant clinical and echocardiographic improvement of the native heart. The heart rate reduction of the native heart after flutter reversal led to hemodynamic improvements, characterizing it as being secondary to tachycardia


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Child , Heart , Heart Defects, Congenital , Heart Rate , Heart Transplantation/methods , Atrial Flutter/diagnosis , Ebstein Anomaly , Echocardiography/methods , Electric Countershock/methods , Electrocardiography/methods , Heart Failure , Ventricular Dysfunction, Left , Ventricular Dysfunction, Right
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RELAMPA, Rev. Lat.-Am. Marcapasso Arritm ; 29(3): f:101-l:107, jul.-set. 2016. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-831508

ABSTRACT

Introdução: Alguns estudos têm demonstrado a utilidade do mapa de ativação para guiar a ablação de taquicardias atriais reentrantes atípicas em populações pequenas e heterogêneas. Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a utilidade do mapeamento eletroanatômico em caracterizar e auxiliar a ablação de taquicardias atriais reentrantes pela localização do istmo protegido. Método: O estudo incluiu 9 pacientes consecutivos portadores de taquicardias atriais encaminhados a nossa instituição para ablação por cateter. Em todos, usou-se o mapeamento eletroanatômico (CARTO-3). Cicatrizes foram consideradas áreas com voltagem bipolar < 0,5 mV. De acordo com o mapa de ativação, reentrada foi definida pelo critério early-meet-late e focal, pela ativação centrífuga.Embora não tenha sido usado para guiar a ablação, o encarrilhamento foi usado em taquicardias atriais com ciclo > 250 ms para correlação com istmo crítico do mapa de ativação. O alvo para ablação foi o istmo ou foco crítico encontrado no mapa de ativação, com o objetivo imediato de reversão da taquicardia e não de indução ao final do procedimento. Os pacientes foram acompanhados a cada 6 meses e as recorrências foram definidas por taquicardias atriais sustentadas sintomáticas. Resultados: No total, 14 taquicardias atriais foram induzidas e todas foram revertidas pela ablação guiada pelo mapa de ativação. O átrio esquerdo foi envolvido em 8 taquicardias e o direito, em 6. Em todos os pacientes encontrou-se cicatriz no átrio envolvido com o local crítico da arritmia. No acompanhamento médio de 12 meses, 2 pacientes apresentaram recorrência. Conclusão: A ablação por cateter guiada pelo mapeamento eletroanatômico foi efetiva no controle de taquicardias atriais reentrantes, constituindo ferramenta útil para o tratamento dessas arritmias complexas. A definição do mecanismo da taquicardia e dos componentes de seu circuito, em especial o istmo protegido, confere maior sucesso terapêutico.


Background: Some studies have demonstrated the value of activation maps to guide ablation in atypical reentry atrial tachycardias in small and heterogeneous populations. This study was aimed at evaluating the ability of electroanatomic mapping to characterize and guide the ablation of reentrant atrial tachycardia locating the protected isthmus. Method: Nine consecutive patients with atrial tachycardia were consecutively referred to catheter ablation. Electroanatomic mapping (CARTO-3) was used in all patients. Scars were defined by areas with bipolar voltage < 0.5 mV. According to the activation map, reentry was defined by the early-meet-late criteria and focal was defined by centrifugal activation. Although entrainment was not used to guide the ablation, it was used in atrial tachycardia with cycle length > 250 ms for correlation with critical isthmus in the activation map. Ablation target was defined as critical isthmus or focus in the activation map. The immediate objective was to revert, and not induce, tachycardia at the end of the procedure. The patients were followed every 6 months and recurrences were defined by symptomatic sustained atrial tachycardia. Results: Fourteen atrial tachycardias were induced and all were reversed by ablation guided by the activation map. The left atrium was involved in 8 atrial tachycardias and the right atrium in 6. In all patients, a scar was identified in the atrium involved with the critical isthmus. In the mean follow-up of 12 months, 2 patients had recurrences. Conclusion: Catheter ablation guided by electroanatomic mapping was effective in controlling reentrant atrial tachycardia and is a useful tool for the treatment of complex arrhythmias. The definition of the mechanism of atrial tachycardia and its arrhythmogenic circuit components, in particular the protected isthmus, provides greater therapeutic success.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Catheter Ablation/methods , Tachycardia, Supraventricular/diagnosis , Tachycardia, Supraventricular/therapy , Tachycardia/diagnosis , Tachycardia/therapy , Atrial Flutter/complications , Atrial Flutter/diagnosis , Echocardiography/methods , Electrocardiography/methods , Heart Atria , Observational Study , Treatment Outcome
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Rev. Soc. Cardiol. Estado de Säo Paulo ; 25(4): 219-226, out.-dez.2015. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-789234

ABSTRACT

Arritmias supraventriculares são distúrbios do ritmo comuns na prática clínica diária. As duas principais opções de tratamento são o medicamentoso, considerado de segunda linha devido à baixa eficácia, necessidade de uso por longa data, efeitos colaterais, interaçãomedicamentosa e potencial efeito proarrítmico; e o invasivo com ablação, atualmente o padrão ouro devido a baixa complicação e alta eficácia. As arritmias ventriculares são menos comuns, podendo estar associadas a prognóstico e risco de morte súbita cardíacadiferentes, de acordo com a presença ou não de alteração estrutural cardíaca. A ablação por cateter possui papel diferente no tratamento das arritmias ventriculares nestes dois grupos de pacientes. O objetivo desta revisão é avaliar o papel da ablação por cateter,resumindo as principais indicações deste procedimento no manuseio das arritmias supraventriculares e ventriculares...


Supraventricular arrhythmias are common rhythm disturbances in daily clinical practice. The two main treatment options are pharmacological, and catheter ablation. Pharmacologicaltreatment is considered the second line option due to its low efficacy, the need for long-term adherence, the risk of side effects, drug interactions, and potential proarrhythmic effects. Catheter ablation is currently the gold standard therapy, due to its low complications and high efficacy. Ventricular arrhythmias are less common, and may be associated with different prognoses and levels of risk of sudden cardiac death, depending on the presence or absence of structural heart disease. Catheter ablation has a different role in the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias in these two groups of patients. The objective ofthis review is to evaluate the role of catheter ablation, summarizing the main indications of this procedure in the management of supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmia...


Subject(s)
Humans , Catheter Ablation/methods , Arrhythmias, Cardiac/diagnosis , Arrhythmias, Cardiac/therapy , Tachycardia, Ventricular/diagnosis , Tachycardia, Ventricular/therapy , Electrocardiography/methods , Atrial Fibrillation/physiopathology , Atrial Flutter/diagnosis , Atrial Flutter/therapy , Death, Sudden, Cardiac/prevention & control , Drug Therapy/methods , Heart Ventricles
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop ; 46(2): 246-248, Mar-Apr/2013. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-674639

ABSTRACT

Cardiac disturbances are relatively common and electrocardiographic abnormalities may be found in more than 70% of patients with leptospirosis. We report the case of a 68 year-old male with severe leptospirosis who developed atrial flutter. Effective treatment was done with amiodarone. The patient became clinical stable, with complete recovery. Rigorous clinical observation and continuous electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring may facilitate the identification of rhythm disorders, and thus prevent a probable fatal outcome, in severe cases of leptospirosis.


Subject(s)
Aged , Humans , Male , Atrial Flutter/microbiology , Leptospirosis/complications , Atrial Flutter/diagnosis , Electrocardiography , Leptospirosis/diagnosis , Severity of Illness Index
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Rev. bras. cardiol. (Impr.) ; 25(6): 489-493, nov.-dez. 2012. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-667097

ABSTRACT

Paciente masculino, 52 anos, com estenose mitral moderada, apresentou taquicardia sustentada com QRS alargado, 120bpm, com diagnóstico de taquicardia ventricular (TV) pelo algoritmo de Brugada.Eletrocardiograma (ECG) subsequente revelou flutter atrial atípico com condução atrioventricular (AV)variável, com diferentes graus de pré-excitação por via acessória lateral esquerda. Em ritmo sinusal foi possível evidenciar a pré-excitação ventricular, o que permitiu fazer o diagnóstico de arritmia atrial associada à presença de via acessória. Nesses casos, o algoritmo de Brugada sugere, erroneamente, tratar-se de taquicardia ventricular.


A 52-year-old male patient with moderate mitral stenosis developed a sustained wide QRS tachycardia of 120 bpm,diagnosed as ventricular tachycardia through the Brugada algorithm. A subsequent ECG revealed anatypical flutter with variable atrioventricular conductionat different pre-excitation levels through the left lateral accessory pathway. In sinus rhythm, it was possible tonote ventricular pre-excitation, which led to a diagnosisof atrial arrhythmia associated with the presence of anaccessory pathway. In cases of pre-excited tachycardia,the Brugada algorithm can be misdiagnosed.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Mitral Valve Stenosis/complications , Mitral Valve Stenosis/diagnosis , Atrial Flutter/complications , Atrial Flutter/diagnosis , Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome/complications , Tachycardia, Ventricular/complications , Tachycardia, Ventricular/diagnosis , Electrocardiography/methods
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Rev. méd. Minas Gerais ; 19(4,supl.3): S21-S25, out.-dez. 2009. tab, ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-568863

ABSTRACT

O flutter atrial é uma arritmia cardíaca do grupo das taquiarritmias supraventriculares (TSV), com prevalência estimada de 85:100.000 habitantes e surge, frequentemente, nos atendimentos de urgência clínica. Pode se manifestar por frequências atriais de 220 a 360 bpm, com episódios durando de segundos a horas. Sua apresentação clínica varia de forma oligossintomática até lipotímia, principalmente quando a frequência ventricular é alta, com risco de lesão miocárdica. Associa-se, em geral, a doenças cardíacas prévias ou a condições sistêmicas como a tireotoxicose. Ocorre de forma aroxística ou crônica, revestindo-se, algumas vezes, de grande dificuldade no diagnóstico diferencial com outras TSV. O controle do flutter atrial utiliza métodos de controle da frequência cardíaca e de cardioversões farmacológica e não farmacológica, cuja escolha baseia-se, principalmente, nas condições clínicas do paciente. Este artigo objetiva estabelecer os critérios atuais para a abordagem do flutter atrial e sua diferenciação com outras TSV.


Atrial flutter is a cardiac arrhythmia which is part of the Supraventricular Tachyarrhythmia (STs) group the estimated prevalence of 85 cases per 100,000 people, and appears frequently in the urgent care clinic. The arrhythmia can manifest atrial frequencies from 220 to 360 bpm with episodes that may last from seconds to hours. Furthermore, its clinical presentation varies from oligossymptomatic forms to presyncopes, mainly with high ventricular response, when there is significant risk of myocardial damage. It is in general associated to previous cardiac or systemic conditions (e.g. thyrotoxicosis). It occurs either in paroxysmal or chronicle forms, sometimes with great difficulty for differential diagnosis with other STs. The atrial flutter control uses methods of heart rate control and pharmacological or non-pharmacological cardio version, whose choice is based primarily on the patient’s clinical conditions. This article aims to gathering information that would provide the current criteria for the approach of atrial flutter regarding its accurate diagnosis and its differentiation from other STs.


Subject(s)
Humans , Atrial Flutter/diagnosis , Emergency Medical Services , Electric Countershock , Atrial Flutter/epidemiology , Atrial Flutter/etiology
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Rev. bras. ecocardiogr. imagem cardiovasc ; 22(3): 76-78, jul.-set. 2009. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-522531

ABSTRACT

Cardioversão de flutter atrial, em pacientes sem anticoagulação, constitui risco de tromboembolismo. Anticoagulação prolongada com warfarina, antes da cardioversão, produz evidente redução do risco de tromboembolismo relacionado à cardioversão. Acredita-se que o benefício da terapia anticoagulante seja a organização do trombo atrial. Entretanto, a evolução natural dos trombos não está bem definida. O caso a seguir descreve a presença de grande trombo em apêndice atrial esquerdo (AAE), em paciente com flutter atrial, que desapareceu completamente, após quatro semanas de anticoagulação, sem ocorrência de evento tromboembólico.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Anticoagulants/therapeutic use , Atrial Flutter/complications , Atrial Flutter/diagnosis , Thrombosis/complications , Thrombosis/diagnosis , Risk Factors
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Iranian Cardiovascular Research Journal. 2009; 3 (2): 119-122
in English | IMEMR | ID: emr-91369

ABSTRACT

A 42-years-old woman presented with palpitation. Her symptoms aggravated since 2 years ago, and developed palpitation and syncope during its last six months. Her symptoms continued despite the medical therapy. During heart monitoring in CCU, she developed a narrow QRS complex tachycardia with rate of 150 beats/min. After injection of adenosine, ventricular rate slowed down and the flutter waves were appeared. In electrophysiology study [EPS], reverse atrial flutter was induced. Bidirectional cavotricuspid isthmus block by application of radiofrequency energy was done for her. No arrhythmia was induced after radiofrequency ablation. The patient was discharged and during follow up is free of symptoms


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Atrial Flutter/diagnosis , Coronary Care Units , Tachycardia , Electrocardiography , Adenosine , Bundle-Branch Block , Arrhythmias, Cardiac , Catheter Ablation
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Rev. SOCERJ ; 20(3): 212-218, mai.-jun. 2007. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-458340

ABSTRACT

Objetivos: definir fatores e/ou eletrocardiográficos relacionados à localização do circuito do flutter atrial (FLA). Verificar a taxa de sucesso imediato e de recorrência a curto e médio prazos. Métodos: 95 pacientes não-consecutivos, portadores de FLA, submeteram-se a estudo eletrocardiológico e ablação por cateter. Foram estratificados em dois grupos: Grupo I:80 pacientes (84,2 por cento ) com FLA istmo-dependente, idade média de 66 maior ou menor 17 anos, sendo 68 (85 por cento) do sexo masculino. Grupo II: 15 pacientes (15,8 por cento) com FLA não-istmo-dependente, idade média 73 maior ou menor 14 anos, sendo 3 (33 por cento) do sexo masculino. As seguintes variáveis foram analisadas: presença de cardiopatia, documentação de FLA típico, taxa de sucesso imediato, taxa de recorrência. Para a análise estatística foi utilizado o teste exato de Fischer. Resultados: No Grupo I havia cardiopatia estrutural em 25 pacientes (35 por cento) e em 71 (88,7 por cento) havia FLA típico ao ECG. Todos os pacientes obtiveram sucesso e a taxa de recorrência foi de 3,75 por cento (3 pacientes)....


Objective: To define clinical and/or electrocardiography factors related to the location of the atrial flutter circuit(AF), ascertaining immediate success and recurrence rates over the short and medium terms. Methods: 95 non-consecutive patients with AF underwentan electrophysiological study and catheter ablation, stratified into two groups: Group I: eighty patients(84.2%) with isthmus dependent AF; average age 66±17 years; 68 (85%) men. Group II: fifteen patients (15.8%)com non-isthmus dependent AF; average age 73±14 years; five (33%) men. The following variables were analyzed: presence of cardiopathy; documented typical AF; immediate success rate; recurrence rate. Fischer’s exact test was used for the statistical analysis.Results: Group I − structural cardiopathy in 25 patients (35%) and 71 (88.7%) with typical AF in the ECG. All patients attained success and the recurrence rate was 3.75% (three patients). Group II − structural cardiopathy in ten patients (66.6%) and three patients (20%) had typical AF in the ECG. Critical points of the arrhythmiacircuit: AE (n=5 – 33.2%); AD (n=9 - 60%) (side wall and interatrial septum) and coronary sinus (n=1 – 6.7%). Nosuccess − one patient (6.7%); recurrence rate − 14.2% (two patients). The presence of cardiopathy presented significant correlation with Group II (non-isthmus AF), and records of typical AF / ECG were related to Group I – isthmus AF (p<0.05).Conclusions: For patients with AF, the presence of structural cardiopathy suggests the mechanism wouldbe non-isthmus, and records of typical AF / ECG suggest an isthmus macroreentry mechanism.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Aged , Catheter Ablation/adverse effects , Catheter Ablation/methods , Atrial Flutter/complications , Atrial Flutter/diagnosis , Electrocardiography/methods , Electrocardiography
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Rev. SOCERJ ; 19(1): 92-100, jan.-fev. 2006. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-436604

ABSTRACT

Objetivo: Avaliar a comparação entre a presença de atenuação intensa do sinal intracavitário através do mapeamento eletroanatômico e a presença de bloqueio de condução no istmo atrial direito em pacientes submetidos à ablação de flutter atrial. Métodos: Foram estudados vinte e oito pacientes sucessivos encaminhados para ablação de flutter istmo-dependente. A idade média foi de 60,96 anos, com 82,1 por cento dos pacientes do sexo masculino. Mapas eletroanatômicos de condução e voltagem foram gerados pré e pós-ablação e a presença de bloqueio de condução foi comparada com a atenuação do sinal intracavitário na região ablacionada. Foi considerada como atenuação intensa ("fibrose"), sinais menor que 0,1mV e tecido normal aquele com sinal maior que 1mV. Resultados: A média de 71,43 pontos foi utilizada para a construção de cada mapa, com desvio-padrão de 43,93 pontos. Os mapas construídos apresentaram um volume com média de 142,14mL e desvio-padrão de 32,6mL. O número de mapas construído por paciente variou de 3 a 5, com média e desvio-padrão de 33,3 maior ou menor que 0,6. O sucesso imediato da ablação nesta população estudada foi de 82,14 por cento (23/28). O valor de p encontrado na comparação entre atenuação da voltagem do sinal intracavitário ("fibrose") na região istmal e a presença de bloqueio de condução nesta área foi de 0,063. Conclusões: A metodologia empregada de análise de voltagem dos sinais intracavitários não se mostrou confiável em predizer a presença de bloqueio de condução istmal


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Arrhythmias, Cardiac , Catheter Ablation/methods , Catheter Ablation , Atrial Flutter/classification , Atrial Flutter/complications , Atrial Flutter/diagnosis
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KMJ-Kuwait Medical Journal. 2006; 38 (3): 226-228
in English | IMEMR | ID: emr-78845

ABSTRACT

Supraventricular tachycardia [SVT] with long RPinterval and short PR interval is a unique form of tachycardia. The differential diagnosis includes sinus tachycardia, focal atrial tachycardia, atrial flutter with two to one ventricular response and atrioventricular reciprocating tachycardia with slow retrograde ventriculoatrial conduction. In this report, we present a case of long RP SVT and a review of the electrocardiographic features of each type of tachycardia


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Tachycardia/etiology , Atrial Flutter/diagnosis , Tachycardia, Supraventricular , Electrocardiography
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Indian Heart J ; 2004 Mar-Apr; 56(2): 150-1
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-5404

ABSTRACT

Negotiating the pacing lead into the right ventricle via left superior vena cava, at times, can be difficult. We report two such cases in which pacing leads were introduced into the right ventricle via left superior vena cava, with the help of stylet tip shaped into a large pigtail loop.


Subject(s)
Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Angiography/methods , Atrial Fibrillation/diagnosis , Atrial Flutter/diagnosis , Cardiac Pacing, Artificial/methods , Defibrillators, Implantable , Echocardiography, Doppler , Electrocardiography , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Heart Atria , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Radiography, Interventional , Risk Assessment , Severity of Illness Index , Treatment Outcome , Vena Cava, Superior
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Rev. chil. ultrason ; 6(4): 116-119, 2003. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-401308

ABSTRACT

Presentamos un caso de flutter auricular, con bloqueo auriculoventricular 2:1, asociado a hidrops en uno de los fetos de un embarazo gemelar triple, pesquisado por taquicardia fetal y confirmado con ecocardiografía a las 26 semanas de gestación. Iniciamos digoxina transplancetaria sin éxito por lo que agregamos flecainide al décimo tercer día, logrando conversión a ritmo sinusal y regresión del hidrops in útero. Se discute la utilidad del flecainide como primera línea para este tipo de pacientes y la necesidad de profilaxis antiarrítmica postnatal, considerando la favorable evolución en este período.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Pregnancy , Infant, Newborn , Anti-Arrhythmia Agents/administration & dosage , Anti-Arrhythmia Agents/therapeutic use , Atrial Flutter/complications , Atrial Flutter/diagnosis , Atrial Flutter/drug therapy , Hydrops Fetalis/complications , Hydrops Fetalis/diagnosis , Hydrops Fetalis/drug therapy , Pregnancy, Multiple , Arrhythmias, Cardiac , Drug Therapy, Combination , Digoxin/administration & dosage , Digoxin/therapeutic use , Echocardiography, Doppler , Flecainide/administration & dosage , Flecainide/therapeutic use , Twins
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Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-38357

ABSTRACT

Atrial flutter is an uncommon arrhythmia in children. The presenting features and treatment responses of two fetuses and six children with atrial flutter were presented. Two patients were diagnosed prenatally at 31 and 35 weeks' gestation. One patient was successfully controlled in utero by maternal administration of digoxin and the other by direct current cardioversion after delivery. Two fetuses and 2 of 6 children had normal cardiac structure by echocardiogram. Three patients had right atrial enlargement due to atrial primun septal defect, secundum atrial septal defect with primary pulmonary hypertension, and endomyocardial fibrosis. One patient developed atrial flutter with sinus node dysfunction after surgical correction of total anomalous pulmonary venous connection. Four cases presented as atrial flutter with regular atrioventricular conduction (2:1 or 3:1 conduction) while the remainder presented with irregular atrioventricular conduction. Heart failure was presented in two patients and improved after the arrhythmias were controlled. Successful termination of atrial flutter was accomplished by using DC cardioversion in 4 patients and one patient converted to normal sinus rhythm following combination of digoxin and amiodarone administration. Digoxin was administered for one year as the prophylactic medication in six patients. None had recurrence of atrial flutter during the follow-up period of one to four years. Two patients required chronic digoxin and amiodarone therapy. We concluded that atrial flutter in fetuses and early childhood carries a good prognosis. Acute treatment with direct current cardioversion is sufficient in most patients, combination of digoxin and amiodarone may be an alternative therapy to convert atrial flutter.


Subject(s)
Anti-Arrhythmia Agents/administration & dosage , Atrial Flutter/diagnosis , Catheter Ablation/methods , Child , Child, Preschool , Echocardiography/methods , Electrocardiography/methods , Female , Fetal Diseases/diagnosis , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Male , Pregnancy , Prenatal Diagnosis/methods , Retrospective Studies , Thailand , Treatment Outcome
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Indian Heart J ; 2000 Sep-Oct; 52(5): 564-7
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-3669

ABSTRACT

Radiofrequency ablation is an established method for treatment of type I atrial flutter. The assessment of creation of complete bidirectional isthmus block following linear ablation of the isthmus is an integral part of ablation procedure. Conventionally, bidirectional isthmus block is tested by pacing on either side of ablation line and looking for reversal of activation sequence in the right atrium. We looked at the feasibility of recording double potentials, separated by an isoelectric interval along the ablation line as an alternative method to demonstrate bidirectional isthmus block. An attempt was made to record the double potentials following linear ablation of the cavotricuspid isthmus. Following ablation, bidirectional isthmus block was also tested by pacing from the coronary sinus os and the low-lateral right atrium. We could demonstrate double potentials in 9 of the 11 patients in whom we attempted to record them following linear ablation of flutter. The presence of bidirectional block by pacing from coronary sinus os and low lateral right atrium could be demonstrated in 10 (91%) patients. Thus, double atrial potentials, separated by an isoelectric interval can be demonstrated following ablation of atrial flutter. Double potentials, if demonstrable on coronary sinus os and low lateral right atrium pacing, could serve as an alternative marker of isthmus block.


Subject(s)
Action Potentials/physiology , Adult , Aged , Atrial Flutter/diagnosis , Bundle of His/physiopathology , Catheter Ablation , Electrocardiography , Feasibility Studies , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Monitoring, Intraoperative/methods , Severity of Illness Index
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