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Atrial Fibrillation During Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy.

Authors :
Kloosterman M
Maass AH
Rienstra M
Van Gelder IC
Source :
Cardiac electrophysiology clinics [Card Electrophysiol Clin] 2015 Dec; Vol. 7 (4), pp. 735-48.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The landmark trials on cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) have focused on patients with sinus rhythm at inclusion. Little data are available on the efficacy of CRT in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), while AF has a high prevalence (20-40%) among patients receiving CRT. This review focuses on the detrimental effect of AF on CRT response and discusses management of patients with AF during CRT. Uncertainty remains as to which thresholds of AF burden can lead to a reduced response to CRT and every effort should be made in trying to assess and guarantee successful biventricular pacing in patients with AF.<br /> (Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1877-9190
Volume :
7
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Cardiac electrophysiology clinics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
26596815
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccep.2015.08.005