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Berkowitsch A, Hutter J, Zaltsberg S, Tomic M, Kahle P, Hain A, Kuniss M, Neumann T. Impact of comorbidities and ablation strategy on outcome after pulmonary vein isolation with cryo-balloon in patients with non- paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.0360] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Presence of several comorbidities in patients with atrial fibrillation is well known, but impact of them on outcome after pulmonary vein isolation with cryo-balloon is not enough investigated. First aim of the study was analysis of the impact of comorbidities on long term outcome after PVI with cryo-balloon new generation (CBA) and secondary goal was evaluation of the impact of additional posterior roof ablation (PRA) in these patients.
Methods
Patients with non-paroxysmal AF ablated with CBA in our institution since May 2012 and completed follow up >3 months were enrolled in the study. The history of AF, cardiac comorbidities (CAD, Non ischemic-cardiomyopathy, heart insufficiency, right ventricular dysfunction) diabetes mellitus, and renal failure were assessed at admission, all patients received echocardiographic examination and blood test.
After a single trans-septal access and PV angiography PVI was performed using a 28-mm CBA. Mapping of PV signals before, during, and after each cryo application was performed with a 3F lasso catheter. The procedural endpoint after PVI was defined as complete elimination of all fragmented signals at the PV antrum with verification of entrance and exit block. In some patients PRA was performed additionally to PVI at discretion of physician. The primary endpoint of this study was the first documented recurrence of atrial tachyarrhythmia (>30 sec.), hospitalization due to cardio-vascular cause, re-do procedure or re-administration of anti-arrhythmic drugs.
Results
Among 560 patients 78 (13.9%) had no comorbidity and 299 (53.4%) were lasted with >1 comorbidity. A total of 260 (46.4%) recurrences were obtained within median follow up of 28 (12–57) months. Female gender, long time from first diagnosis >12 months and cardiac comorbidity were revealed to be independent predictors for long term recurrences whereas additional PRA performed in 176 pts independently improved outcome (61.9% vs 49.7%).
Conclusion
Cardiac comorbidities increased probability of post ablation recurrences, but performing of additional posterior roof ablation improved outcome in our cohort. These results should be confirmed in multi-center randomized study
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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Affiliation(s)
- A Berkowitsch
- Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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Berkowitsch A, Weipert K, Hutter J, Zaltsberg S, Kahle P, Hain A, Neumann T, Kuniss M. P1006Cryo-balloon ablation in elderly; Outcome and prediction of recurrence. Europace 2020. [DOI: 10.1093/europace/euaa162.009] [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] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Background
It is well known that prevalence of atrial fibrillation correlates with age, however the data on ablation of atrial fibrillation in elderly patients is poor. Aim of this study was analysis of outcome and prediction of recurrence after cryo-balloon ablation (CBA) in elderly patients based on available data in our registry.
Methods
The history of AF was assessed at admission. Additionally, all patients received echocardiographic examination and blood test. After a single trans-septal access and PV angiography PVI was performed using a 28-mm CBA. Mapping of PV signals before, during, and after each cryo application was performed with a 3F lasso catheter. The procedural endpoint after PVI was defined as complete elimination of all fragmented signals at the PV antrum with verification of entrance and exit block. Primary endpoint was first documented recurrence of AF, atrial tachycardia or atrial flutter (>30 sec.). All patients received a follow-up every 3 month within 1st year, once yearly thereafter and in case of symptoms. Seven days Holter ECG was recorded by every follow up.
Results
A total of 44 (39%) of enrolled patients were male, 48 (43%) suffered non- paroxysmal AF(nPAF), 93 (82%) had hypertension, CAD was diagnosed by 27 (24%), 28 (25%) had DM (Hb1AC > 6), Stroke/TIA was observed in 11 (10%). Median Age in elderly was 76 (75-78) y, BMI 25.77 (23.51-28.69), time since 1st diagnosis 40 (6-50) month, LA area index 11.36 (9.77-13.20), TAPSE 23 (19-26), GFR 74 (66-83) mL/min, LVEF 60 (57-62). A total of 44 patients (39%) reached endpoint within follow up of 20 (12-38) months. Univariate association with outcome was found by follows parameter: Time from 1st diagnosis > 3 y (HR = 3.22 (1.66-6.27), p=.001); LA area index (HR = 1.17 (1.03-1.32), p=.013); DM (HR = 1.89 (1.02-3.55), p=.042); nPAF (HR = 1.90 (1.04-3.47), p=.036). After multivariate analysis only time from 1st diagnosis > 3 y, (HR= 3.17 (1.62-6.16), p=.001 and nPAF (HR = 1.84 (1.01-3.36)), p=.048 were revealed to be predictive. The area under probability score calculated for these predictors was .731 (.638-8.25), p=.001. Follows complications were observed: 2 (2%) - pericard tamponades, 4 (4%) phrenicus nerve injury. Conclusion. PVI with cryo-balloon is effective for elderly patients providing freedom of arrhythmic events in 61% of patients. Longer history of AF over 3 years since 1st diagnosis was main predictor for post ablation recurrence. In elderly patients with shorter history of AF efficiency and safety of CBA is comparable with general population.
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- A Berkowitsch
- Kerckhoff Heart and Thorax Center, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Kerckhoff Heart and Thorax Center, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Kerckhoff Heart and Thorax Center, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Kerckhoff Heart and Thorax Center, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Kerckhoff Heart and Thorax Center, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Kerckhoff Heart and Thorax Center, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Kerckhoff Heart and Thorax Center, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Kerckhoff Heart and Thorax Center, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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Kirchhoff L, Weisner AK, Schrepffer M, Hain A, Scharmann U, Buer J, Rath PM, Steinmann J. Phenotypical Characteristics of the Black Yeast Exophiala dermatitidis Are Affected by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in an Artificial Sputum Medium Mimicking Cystic Fibrosis-Like Conditions. Front Microbiol 2020; 11:471. [PMID: 32265891 PMCID: PMC7100538 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.00471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [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: 11/26/2019] [Accepted: 03/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Research into the cooperative pathogenicity of microbes in cystic fibrosis (CF) lungs is crucial for an understanding of the pathophysiology of infections and the development of novel treatment strategies. This study investigated the impact of the common CF-associated bacterial pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa on the black yeast Exophiala dermatitidis. It evaluated the planktonic growth, biofilm formation, morphology, and virulence of the fungus in the presence or absence of P. aeruginosa. It also determined the role of P. aeruginosa quorum-sensing (QS) molecules within these interactions, e.g., by using sterile culture filtrate and QS-deficient mutants. P. aeruginosa is known to inhibit the planktonic growth of E. dermatitidis. We found that fungal biofilm formation increased in the presence of P. aeruginosa after 24 h but is decreased significantly after 48 h. This effect was reversed when, instead of QS wild-type strains, ΔlasR, and ΔrhlR mutants were added to E. dermatitidis biofilm formation. The number and length of hyphae were substantially reduced when E. dermatitidis was co-cultivated with P. aeruginosa, but not when it was co-cultivated with the mutants. Experiments testing the virulence of E. dermatitidis in the greater wax moth Galleria mellonella showed a synergetic effect on larval killing when E. dermatitidis was injected together with P. aeruginosa culture filtrate. Survival rates were decreased when biofilm culture filtrate was added but not when planktonic culture filtrate was added. In summary, P. aeruginosa affects the growth, morphology, biofilm formation, and virulence of E. dermatitidis. N-acyl-L-homoserine lactone (AHL) QS molecules regulated factors that have been shown to contribute to the inhibition of the ability of E. dermatitidis to form filaments and biofilm.
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- Lisa Kirchhoff
- Institute of Medical Microbiology, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Microbiology, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Microbiology, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Microbiology, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Microbiology, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Microbiology, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Microbiology, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Microbiology, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany.,Institute of Clinical Hygiene, Medical Microbiology and Infectiology, Klinikum Nürnberg, Paracelsus Medical University, Nuremberg, Germany
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Kühn C, Rellecke P, Joskowiak D, Erler S, Garbade J, Eifert S, Grieshaber P, Hain A, Burger H, Knaut M. Multicenter Experience with Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillators following Cardiac Surgery. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2020. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1705423] [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] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Leadless self-contained intracardiac pacemakers were developed with the aim of abolishing the short- and long-term risk of lead- and pocket-related complications associated with transvenous devices. Leadless pacemakers promise minimally invasive procedures, long battery lives, and small amounts of foreign materials in the body. Experiences with the pioneering single-chamber devices have provided reasons for optimism about the future of the leadless concept. In the future, as more patients receive and live longer with implantable devices, the total risk of procedure- and lead-related complications is expected to increase, adding a sense of urgency to the need for leadless alternatives to transvenous pacemakers. This review surveys the performance of currently available leadless pacemakers as well as emerging new innovative adaptations and applications of the leadless concept.
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- J Sperzel
- Herzzentrum, Kerckhoff-Klinik GmbH, Bad Nauheim, Germany. .,Electrophysiology/Device Therapies, Kerckhoff-Klinik GmbH, Benekestr. 2-8, 61231, Bad Nauheim, Germany.
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- Herzzentrum, Kerckhoff-Klinik GmbH, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Herzzentrum, Kerckhoff-Klinik GmbH, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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Neumann T, Weipert KW, Zaltsberg SZ, Berkowitsch A, Hain A, Sperzel J, Hamm CW, Kuniss M. P3865Transformation in rotational atrial activity before and after PVI in patients with persistent AF. Eur Heart J 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehy563.p3865] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- T Neumann
- Kerckhoff Clinic, Department of Cardiology, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Kerckhoff Clinic, Department of Cardiology, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Kerckhoff Clinic, Department of Cardiology, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Kerckhoff Clinic, Department of Cardiology, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Kerckhoff Clinic, Department of Cardiology, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Kerckhoff Clinic, Department of Cardiology, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Kerckhoff Clinic, Department of Cardiology, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Kerckhoff Clinic, Department of Cardiology, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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Berkowitsch A, Akkaya E, Zaltsberg S, Hain A, Rechner M, Greiss H, Hamm C, Neumann T, Kuniss M. P355Impact of reduced tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion on outcome after ablation of atrial fibrillation with second-generation cryo-balloon. Europace 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/europace/euy015.166] [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] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- A Berkowitsch
- Kerckhoff Heart and Thorax Center, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Kerckhoff Heart and Thorax Center, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Kerckhoff Heart and Thorax Center, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Kerckhoff Heart and Thorax Center, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Kerckhoff Heart and Thorax Center, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Kerckhoff Heart and Thorax Center, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Kerckhoff Heart and Thorax Center, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Kerckhoff Heart and Thorax Center, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Kerckhoff Heart and Thorax Center, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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Neumann T, Greiss H, Zaltsberg S, Weipert K, Hain A, Sperzel J, Kuniss M. P336Transformation in rotational atrial activity before and after pulmonary vein isolation. Europace 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/europace/euy015.147] [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] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- T Neumann
- Kerckhoff Clinic, Department of Cardiology, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Kerckhoff Clinic, Department of Cardiology, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Kerckhoff Clinic, Department of Cardiology, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Kerckhoff Clinic, Department of Cardiology, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Kerckhoff Clinic, Department of Cardiology, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Kerckhoff Clinic, Department of Cardiology, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Kerckhoff Clinic, Department of Cardiology, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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Berkowitsch A, Akkaya E, Zaltsberg S, Greiss H, Deubner N, Hain A, Rechner M, Hamm C, Neumann T, Kuniss M. P2677Incidence of low voltage area and fractionated potentials after cryo-balloon ablation as index procedure. Eur Heart J 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehx502.p2677] [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: 11/13/2022] Open
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Berkowitsch A, Akkaya E, Zaltsberg S, Deubner N, Greiss H, Hain A, Rechner M, Hamm C, Neumann T, Kuniss M. P331Low Voltage Area and Fractionated Potentials after Cryo-Balloon Ablation as Index Procedure; Analysis of Re-Do Procedures. Europace 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/eux141.058] [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] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Stage TB, Hain A. The new involuntary admission statute--first three months' experience. Va Med Mon (1918) 1975; 102:242-4. [PMID: 1121904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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