Health-related quality of life changes in patients undergoing repeated catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation

2015 ◽  
Vol 105 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Pezawas ◽  
Robin Ristl ◽  
Christoph Schukro ◽  
Herwig Schmidinger
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Catheter Ablation ◽  
Life Changes ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Predictors of improvement in arrhythmia‐specific symptoms and health‐related quality of life after catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neshro Barmano ◽  
Emmanouil Charitakis ◽  
Jan‐Erik Karlsson ◽  
Fredrik H Nystrom ◽  
Håkan Walfridsson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Catheter Ablation ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Specific Symptoms

scholarly journals Symptoms and health‐related quality of life 5 years after catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ulla Walfridsson ◽  
Anders Hassel Jönsson ◽  
Lars O. Karlsson ◽  
Ioan Liuba ◽  
Henrik Almroth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Catheter Ablation ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Gender and age differences in symptoms and health‐related quality of life in patients with atrial fibrillation referred for catheter ablation

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (11) ◽  
pp. 1431-1439 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ulla Walfridsson ◽  
Peter Steen Hansen ◽  
Emmanouil Charitakis ◽  
Henrik Almroth ◽  
Anders Jönsson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Catheter Ablation ◽  
Age Differences ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Gender And Age Differences

Five year follow-up of symptoms and health-related quality of life in patients with atrial fibrillation treated with catheter ablation

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
U Walfridsson ◽  
A Hassel Jonsson ◽  
L.O Karlsson ◽  
H Almroth ◽  
I Liuba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Catheter Ablation ◽  
Funding Source ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Female Sex ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Background In accordance with current guidelines the primary indication for catheter ablation (CA) of atrial fibrillation (AF) is to reduce symptoms and thereby improve health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Even though, there are data showing patients' symptom situation before treatment, long-term follow up data are sparse. Purpose To assess symptoms and HRQoL five years after CA with the validated arrhythmia-specific questionnaire ASTA, in a large cohort of patients treated with catheter ablation due to AF. Methods 1323 consecutive patients who underwent CA of AF at one university hospital in Sweden filled out the ASTA questionnaire before the procedure, mostly electronically, and 418 patients at five years follow-up. If not responded within 1 month the patient got a reminder. Results Five years after CA and after 1.6 procedures/patient, half of the patients (50%) reported freedom of symptoms, 18% had a major reduction of symptoms (>50% symptom reduction compared to baseline assessments) and 14% had a minor reduction of symptoms (between 10% – 50% reduction) while only 9% of the patients reported no effect on symptoms after the CA and 9% experienced a worsening of their symptoms after the treatment. Factors predicting presence of symptoms at the five-year follow-up were female sex (HR: 1.8; 1.2–2.8), Body Mass Index >35 (HR: 3.9; 1.6–9.8) and having ischemic heart disease (IHD) (HR: 2.6; 1.2–5.9). At the five years follow-up the symptoms breathlessness during activity, weakness/fatigue and tiredness were still the most commonly reported as well as regarding HRQoL it was impaired physical ability and deteriorated life situation. Conclusions Catheter ablation has a long-lasting effect and change the natural course of AF, as more than 50% of patients did not experience any symptoms and 32% were improved, while 18% had no treatment effect or worsening of symptoms. Factors predicting remaining symptoms five years after CA were female sex, presence of IHD and obesity, a reminder to encourage life style managements. ASTA symptom scale Funding Acknowledgement Type of funding source: Foundation. Main funding source(s): The Carldavid Jönsson Research Foundation and the County Council of Östergötland (FORSS).

Gender and age differences in symptoms and health‐related quality of life in patients with atrial fibrillation referred for catheter ablation

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 157-157
Author(s):  
Ulla Walfridsson ◽  
Peter Steen Hansen ◽  
Emmanouil Charitakis ◽  
Henrik Almroth ◽  
Anders Jönsson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Catheter Ablation ◽  
Age Differences ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Gender And Age Differences

Factors Associated With Health-Related Quality of Life Changes in Survivors to Pediatric Intensive Care

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. e8-e15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco Cunha ◽  
Teresa Mota ◽  
Armando Teixeira-Pinto ◽  
Leonor Carvalho ◽  
João Estrada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Pediatric Intensive Care ◽  
Life Changes ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals B-PO03-068 HEALTH RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH ATRIAL FIBRILLATION AND HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY

Heart Rhythm ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (8) ◽  
pp. S216
Author(s):  
Mohita Singh ◽  
Lisa R. Salberg ◽  
Ellen Kornkven ◽  
Aslan Turer ◽  
Khadyoth Nanneboyina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Oral health–related quality of life changes in standard, cleft, and surgery patients after orthodontic treatment

2015 ◽  
Vol 148 (4) ◽  
pp. 568-575 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph S. Antoun ◽  
Peter V. Fowler ◽  
Hannah C. Jack ◽  
Mauro Farella
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Life Changes ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related
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