Predictors of rhythm outcomes after cardiac resynchronization therapy in atrial fibrillation patients: When should we use an atrial lead?
Sotirios NediosMichael DoeringAngeliki DarmaJohannes LucasBorislav DinovArash AryaNikolaos DagresGerhard HindricksAndreas BollmannSergio RichterKerstin BodePublished in: Clinical cardiology (2020)
In patients with AF undergoing CRT implantation, persistent AF, LA dilatation and advanced age relate to future permanent MS (AF), whereas high BP promotes SR stability. These findings could facilitate the management of CRT-AF patients and guide therapy in order to maximize its effect on rhythm.
Keyphrases
- atrial fibrillation
- cardiac resynchronization therapy
- end stage renal disease
- ejection fraction
- heart failure
- newly diagnosed
- catheter ablation
- left atrial
- chronic kidney disease
- left atrial appendage
- prognostic factors
- multiple sclerosis
- peritoneal dialysis
- mass spectrometry
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- patient reported outcomes
- acute coronary syndrome
- heart rate
- bone marrow
- replacement therapy