• ARTISAN IDE Study: This study is a prospective, single arm study of the Hansen Sensei System for introducing and positioning RF ablation catheters in subjects with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF). (salesandmarketingnetwork.com)
  • Ablation therapy may be superior to antiarrhythmics in selected patients, including those with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation who are symptomatic but without structural heart disease, patients who are intolerant of antiarrhythmics, and patients with inadequate pharmacologic rhythm control. (aafp.org)
  • Prolonged electrocardiography (ECG)-monitoring in stroke patients improves the detection of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (pAF). (j-stroke.org)
  • Preoperative descriptors associated with an increased prevalence of atrial tachyarrhythmias were age 70 years or older (p less than .02), mitral regurgitation (p less than .002), history of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (p less than .03), or antiarrhythmic therapy (p less than .006), diabetes mellitus (p less than .01), and elevated pulmonary systolic, mean, and capillary wedge pressures (p less than .02, p less than .007, p less than .005). (duke.edu)
  • As with most symptomatic arrhythmias, conversion should ideally be achieved before transfer, except in the case of a hemodynamically stable patient referred to an institution with clearly superior expertise and facilities for management of pediatric atrial flutter. (medscape.com)
  • 5 In fact, about 11 % of patients with CHD develop atrial arrhythmias (intra-atrial reentrant tachycardia [IART] and AF), with the risk being higher in patients with right-sided heart lesions. (aerjournal.com)
  • Patients with atrial septal defect (ASD) are prone to developing different types of atrial arrhythmias. (aerjournal.com)
  • AF can occur with other atrial arrhythmias of which atrial flutter is the most common entity. (cyberounds.com)
  • Of those who did develop an arrhythmia, the majority (81.8%) developed atrial arrhythmias, 20.7% developed ventricular arrhythmias, and 22.6% had bradyarrhythmia. (unimib.it)
  • Anticipation of atrial arrhythmias in patients with specific clinical descriptors may be used to guide prophylactic therapy. (duke.edu)
  • And I think these patients deserve very close surveillance and monitoring to look for recurrent atrial arrhythmias and even potentially in the future, depending on their risk of AF vs hemorrhagic events, consider either left atrial appendage occlusion or ablation," he added. (medscape.com)
  • Despite their coexistence, prophylactic cavotricuspid isthmus (CTI) ablation has failed to reduce the incidence of recurrent AF or new onset AFL. (cardiologyres.org)
  • The exponential rise in the incidence of peri-mitral flutter has paralleled the increasing use of more extensive atrial substrate ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF). (authorea.com)
  • Given the relative paucity of randomised evidence to support its role in AF management, mitral isthmus ablation should largely be reserved for patients with peri-mitral flutter. (authorea.com)
  • Catheter ablation for peri-mitral flutter is challenging due to complex anatomic relationships. (authorea.com)
  • The aim of this report is to review the anatomic considerations and approaches to catheter ablation for peri-mitral flutter. (authorea.com)
  • Ablation therapy is used to destroy abnormal foci responsible for atrial fibrillation. (aafp.org)
  • Atrial ventricular nodal ablation is recommended for patients refractory to medical therapy, usually older patients needing a pacemaker. (aafp.org)
  • Incident atrial fibrillation (AF) is common after cavotricuspid isthmus (CTI) dependent atrial flutter (AFL) ablation. (jafib.com)
  • In multivariable analysis LAVI remained the sole independent predictor of incidence AF after CTI AFL ablation. (jafib.com)
  • Patients undergoing cavotricuspid isthmus (CTI) ablation of typical right atrial flutter (AFL) frequently develop new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) within three years after ablation 1 - 3 . (jafib.com)
  • This review will shed light on the procedural techniques, success rates and complications of AF catheter ablation in patients with different types of CHD, including atrial septal defects, tetralogy of Fallot, persistent left superior vena cava, heterotaxy syndrome and atrial isomerism, and Ebstein anomaly. (aerjournal.com)
  • Thrombosis and thromboembolic events are recognized complications in patients with atrial flutter, particularly in the setting of repaired congenital heart disease, such as the Fontan procedure. (medscape.com)
  • [ 16 ] In another study, there was a high incidence of thrombus/thromboembolism with atrial flutter or fibrillation in patients who underwent the Fontan surgery, but it was low in this population in the setting of electrical cardioversion and anticoagulation therapy. (medscape.com)
  • Patients who are treated with atrial antitachycardia pacing should undergo testing to confirm that their device is effective and not proarrhythmic. (medscape.com)
  • In patients who are stable and have chronic atrial flutter, perform cardioversion only after documentation of freedom from intracardiac thrombi or following a 2-week course of anticoagulation. (medscape.com)
  • What are the incidence and prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD), associated risk factors, and mortality rates among American Indian and Alaska Native patients with Medicare insurance? (acc.org)
  • Percutaneous left atrial appendage (LAA) closure is emerging as a preven-tive therapy for patients in AF who suffered from a previous stroke or bleeding (secondary prevention) or patients without previous stroke or bleeding (primary prevention). (viamedica.pl)
  • INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to compare the risk of ischemic stroke in patients who have atrial fibrillation and patients who have atrial flutter. (cornell.edu)
  • METHODS: Using inpatient and outpatient Medicare claims data from 2008 to 2014 for a 5% sample of all beneficiaries 66 years of age or older, we identified patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and those diagnosed with atrial flutter. (cornell.edu)
  • Survival statistics were used to compare incidence of stroke in patients with flutter and patients with fibrillation. (cornell.edu)
  • RESULTS: We identified 14,953 patients with flutter and 318,138 with fibrillation. (cornell.edu)
  • The annual incidence of ischemic stroke in patients with flutter was 1.38% (95% confidence interval [CI] 1.22%-1.57%) compared with 2.02% (95% CI 1.99%-2.05%) in patients with fibrillation. (cornell.edu)
  • CONCLUSIONS: Patients with atrial flutter faced a lower risk of ischemic stroke than patients with atrial fibrillation. (cornell.edu)
  • The aim of this study is to investigate potential differences in the risks of gastrointestinal bleeding and stroke among the four available DOACs in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and moderate or severe anaemia. (bvsalud.org)
  • Atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial flutter (AFL) often coexist in patients and may lead to severe symptoms and complications. (cardiologyres.org)
  • Surgical treatments for atrial fibrillation are reserved for patients who are undergoing cardiac surgery for other reasons. (aafp.org)
  • Left atrial volume index (LAVI) was significantly greater in patients who developed AF compared to those that did not (37 ± 12.2 ml/m 2 vs 30 ± 13.4 ml/m 2 , p=.004), with an area under the receiver operator characteristic curve based on the LAVI of 0.7 (p = 0.004). (jafib.com)
  • Nowadays, flecainide is recommended as one of the first line therapies for pharmacological conversion as well as maintenance of sinus rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation and/or supraventricular tachycardias. (wjgnet.com)
  • AF is a less common cause of atrial arrhythmia in CHD, but its prevalence is increasing in these patients because of improved survival to older age. (aerjournal.com)
  • To examine the risks of myocardial infarction, stroke (ischaemic and haemorrhagic), peripheral artery disease, venous thromboembolism, atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter, and heart failure in patients with migraine and in a general population comparison cohort. (ericas.org)
  • One hundred eighteen consecutive patients undergoing valve replacement for aortic stenosis were analyzed to determine the incidence of and predisposing factors to postoperative atrial tachyarrhythmias. (duke.edu)
  • Marcus said that since atrial fibrillation is often found in patients with other health problems, there's a growing awareness that improving overall health can contribute to positive effects on patient outcomes. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Higher Risk of Incident Hyperthyroidism in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation. (medscape.com)
  • Atrial fibrillation (AF) develops in almost one in five patients after left main coronary artery bypass surgery and is one of the strongest predictors for subsequent stroke and death, a post hoc analysis of the EXCEL study suggests. (medscape.com)
  • This data is strong enough for patients who have a high CHADsVASC score and have developed an episode of atrial fibrillation in the post-CABG phase to highly or strongly consider long-term chronic oral anticoagulation," Stone said. (medscape.com)
  • Pathophysiologically, atrial flutter is a form of atrial reentry in which there is a premature electrical impulse creates a self-propagating circuit. (nih.gov)
  • This is probably related to decreased compliance of the ventricle and ultimately results in the development of atrial dilatation. (medscape.com)
  • Although there is no formal database of adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) in the United States, the prevalence and incidence of CHD can be estimated and extrapolated from data in the Canadian providence. (aerjournal.com)
  • An anterior node is present, either alone or in addition to the posterior node, and it is located in the floor of the right atrial wall immediately anterolateral to the interatrial septum. (medscape.com)
  • The broad triangular shape of the right atrial appendage assists identification of the right atrium because it is different from the narrow, fingerlike left atrial appendage. (medscape.com)
  • Morphologic findings include atrial enlargement without increased ventricular wall thickness or ventricular cavity dilation, the absence of eosinophilic infiltration, and the absence of pericardial disease. (medscape.com)
  • Short discrete ramps or bursts of atrial stimuli are the most likely to produce a type I conversion of atrial flutter (immediate conversion to sinus rhythm), particularly if they can be delivered in or near the flutter circuit. (medscape.com)
  • Atrial fibrillation is a supraventricular arrhythmia characterized by uncoordinated electrical activation of the atria and an irregular, often rapid, ventricular response causing hemodynamic compromise. (aafp.org)
  • A type of atrial arrhythmia characterized by atrial rates of between 240 and 400 beats per minute and some degree of atrioventricular node conduction block. (nih.gov)
  • Sotalol hydrochloride prolongs the plateau phase of the cardiac action potential in the isolated myocyte, as well as in isolated tissue preparations of ventricular or atrial muscle (Class III activity). (nih.gov)
  • Atrial fibrillation is a supraventricular arrhythmia that adversely affects cardiac function and increases the risk of stroke. (aafp.org)
  • INTRODUCTION - Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia in clinical practice. (medilib.ir)
  • Outcomes included cumulative incidence of common health disorders from age 65 and overall survival. (aging-us.com)
  • With respect to consistency of results, other observational studies have reported that coffee consumption is associated with an increase in, a decrease in, or no change in the incidence of tachyarrhythmias. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Scholars@Duke publication: Clinical correlates of atrial tachyarrhythmias after valve replacement for aortic stenosis. (duke.edu)
  • Percutaneous atrial septal defect (ASD) closure is a routine procedure to prevent right ventricular failure, pulmonary hypertension, or paradoxical embolism. (viamedica.pl)
  • Percutaneous septal closure, particularly that of large ASDs, may inhibit future percutaneous left atrial access when required for LAA closure. (viamedica.pl)
  • If untreated, this abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) can lead to dizziness, chest pain, a sensation of fluttering or pounding in the chest (palpitations), shortness of breath, or fainting (syncope). (medlineplus.gov)
  • Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common form of abnormal heart rhythm ( heart arrhythmia ) that involves an irregular and often rapid heartbeat. (nationaljewish.org)
  • Atrial fibrillation (AF) has strong associations with other cardiovascular diseases, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease (CAD), valvular heart disease, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. (medscape.com)
  • Atrial fibrillation is characterized by episodes of uncoordinated electrical activity (fibrillation) in the heart's upper chambers (the atria), which cause a fast and irregular heartbeat. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Post-menopausal women with stress, insomnia, depression, or social strain may have a higher risk of atrial fibrillation, or dangerous irregular heartbeat. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of recurrent arrhythmia, affecting more than 3 million people in the United States. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Resulting symptoms include dizziness, a sensation of fluttering or pounding in the chest (palpitations), shortness of breath, and fainting (syncope). (nih.gov)
  • The disorder shows marked regional variation in incidence being particularly high in people of Northern European and African descent, being particularly high in African-American women. (merckmanuals.com)
  • DMD is the most common inherited neuromuscular disorder, with an incidence of 30 per 100,000 live male births. (escardio.org)
  • Atrial flutter is a disorder which causes the heart to beat out of its normal rhythm. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Common genetic variants that increase the risk of atrial fibrillation can also be passed through generations in families. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Atrial fibrillation remains one of the most common conditions that clinical physicians encounter on a daily basis in the inpatient setting. (cardiologyres.org)
  • Micro-reentry and enhanced automaticity in one or more atrial circuits are the most common triggers for atrial fibrillation. (aafp.org)
  • Heart palpitations (a quivering or fluttering heartbeat) are the most common symptom of Afib. (nationaljewish.org)
  • In intact animals it slows heart rate, decreases AV nodal conduction and increases the refractory periods of atrial and ventricular muscle and conduction tissue. (nih.gov)
  • A beta blocker or nondihydropyridine calcium channel blocker should be used to control heart rate in atrial fibrillation. (aafp.org)
  • Extreme summer heat can cause dehydration and put extra strain on the heart, potentially triggering atrial fibrillation. (everydayhealth.com)
  • The heart is constituted by three types of muscle: atrial, ventricular, and specialized excitatory and conducting fibers. (bvsalud.org)
  • The Class III electrophysiological effects in man include prolongation of the atrial and ventricular monophasic action potentials, and effective refractory period prolongation of atrial muscle, ventricular muscle, and atrio-ventricular accessory pathways (where present) in both the anterograde and retrograde directions. (nih.gov)
  • [ 13 ] The S stands for atrial situs solitus, indicating that the morphologic right atrium lies to the right of the morphologic left atrium. (medscape.com)
  • As the authors note, pretreatment with magnesium (4 g) is advisable, because it potentiates the effect of ibutilide and may decrease the incidence of torsades de pointes, a rare but feared complication. (anesthesiaexperts.com)