scholarly journals Impact of Myocardial Bridge on Life‐Threatening Ventricular Arrhythmia in Patients With Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (21) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kozo Okada ◽  
Kiyoshi Hibi ◽  
Yutaka Ogino ◽  
Nobuhiko Maejima ◽  
Shinnosuke Kikuchi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sudden Cardiac Death ◽  
Ventricular Arrhythmia ◽  
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator ◽  
Cardiac Death ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Left Ventricular Ejection ◽  
Myocardial Bridge ◽  
Cardioverter Defibrillator ◽  
Life Threatening

Background Myocardial bridge (MB), common anatomic variant, is generally considered benign, while previous studies have shown associations between MB and various cardiovascular pathologies. This study aimed to investigate for the first time possible impact of MB on long‐term outcomes in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillator, focusing on life‐threatening ventricular arrhythmia (LTVA). Methods and Results This retrospective analysis included 140 patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillator implantation for primary (n=23) or secondary (n=117) prevention of sudden cardiac death. Angiographically apparent MB was identified on coronary angiography as systolic milking appearance with significant arterial compression. The primary end point was the first episode(s) of LTVA defined as appropriate implantable cardioverter defibrillator treatments (antitachyarrhythmia pacing and/or shock) or sudden cardiac death, assessed for a median of 4.5 (2.2–7.1) years. During the follow‐up period, LTVA occurred in 37.9% of patients. Angiographically apparent MB was present in 22.1% of patients; this group showed younger age, lower rates of coronary risk factors and ischemic cardiomyopathy, higher prevalence of vasospastic angina and greater left ventricular ejection fraction compared with those without. Despite its lower risk profiles above, Kaplan–Meier analysis revealed significantly lower event‐free rates in patients with versus without angiographically apparent MB. In multivariate analysis, presence of angiographically apparent MB was independently associated with LTVA (hazard ratio, 4.24; 95% CI, 2.39–7.55; P <0.0001). Conclusions Angiographically apparent MB was the independent determinant of LTVA in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillator. Although further studies will need to confirm our findings, assessment of MB appears to enhance identification of high‐risk patients who may benefit from closer follow‐up and targeted therapies.

scholarly journals CMR-Based Risk Stratification of Sudden Cardiac Death and Use of Implantable Cardioverter–Defibrillator in Non-Ischemic Cardiomyopathy

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (13) ◽  
pp. 7115
Author(s):  
Laura Keil ◽  
Céleste Chevalier ◽  
Paulus Kirchhof ◽  
Stefan Blankenberg ◽  
Gunnar Lund ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sudden Cardiac Death ◽  
Risk Stratification ◽  
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator ◽  
Cardiac Death ◽  
Ischemic Cardiomyopathy ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Left Ventricular Ejection ◽  
Icd Implantation ◽  
Icd Therapy ◽  
Cardioverter Defibrillator

Non-ischemic cardiomyopathy (NICM) is one of the most important entities for arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death (SCD). Previous studies suggest a lower benefit of implantable cardioverter–defibrillator (ICD) therapy in patients with NICM as compared to ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM). Nevertheless, current guidelines do not differentiate between the two subgroups in recommending ICD implantation. Hence, risk stratification is required to determine the subgroup of patients with NICM who will likely benefit from ICD therapy. Various predictors have been proposed, among others genetic mutations, left-ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), left-ventricular end-diastolic volume (LVEDD), and T-wave alternans (TWA). In addition to these parameters, cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) has the potential to further improve risk stratification. CMR allows the comprehensive analysis of cardiac function and myocardial tissue composition. A range of CMR parameters have been associated with SCD. Applicable examples include late gadolinium enhancement (LGE), T1 relaxation times, and myocardial strain. This review evaluates the epidemiological aspects of SCD in NICM, the role of CMR for risk stratification, and resulting indications for ICD implantation.

scholarly journals LEFT VENTRICULAR LEAD IMPLANTATION FOR DETECTION OF VENTRICULAR ARRHYTHMIAS IN PATIENT WITH IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR AND LOW R WAVE IN RIGHT VENTRICLE

2021 ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Sudden Cardiac Death ◽  
Right Ventricle ◽  
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator ◽  
Cardiac Death ◽  
Ventricular Arrhythmias ◽  
Systolic Function ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Icd Implantation ◽  
Cardioverter Defibrillator ◽  
Ventricular Lead

Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a disease characterised as left ventricular (LV) or biventricular dilatation with impaired systolic function. Regardless of underlying cause patients with DCM have a propensity to ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) implantation for these patients results in significant reduction of sudden cardiac death [1-3]. ICD devices may be limited by right ventricle (RV) sensing dysfunction with low RV sensing amplitude. We present a clinical case of patient with DCM, implanted ICD and low R wave sensing on RV lead.

854Predictors of ventricular tachyarrhythmia in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillator and non-ischaemic systolic heart failure

EP Europace ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
E Jedrzejczyk-Patej ◽  
M Mazurek ◽  
M Lazar ◽  
P Pruszkowska-Skrzep ◽  
T Podolecki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Ventricular Arrhythmia ◽  
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator ◽  
Atrial Flutter ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Left Ventricular Ejection ◽  
Urban Region ◽  
Ventricular Ejection Fraction ◽  
Cardioverter Defibrillator

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements none OnBehalf none Background The benefit of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) in patients with ischaemic heart failure (HF) has been well proven but the benefit of ICD in subjects with non-ischaemic systolic HF is less well-established. Consequently, there is very limited evidence which patients with non-ischaemic HF would benefit most from receiving an ICD. Aim To determine the incidence and predictors of ventricular arrhythmia in patients with ICD and non-ischaemic systolic HF. Methods Study population consisted of 420 consecutive patients with ICD and non-ischaemic systolic HF monitored remotely (on a daily basis) between 2010 and 2017 in tertiary care university hospital, in a densely inhabited, urban region of Poland. Sixty-six percentage of patients had cardiac resynchronization therapy with defibrillator (CRT-D). Results During the median follow-up of 1645 days (range: 507-3515) sustained ventricular arrhythmia occurred in 100 patients (23.8%). Of those, ventricular fibrillation (VF), ventricular tachycardia (VT) or VT/VF (combined) occurred in 10 (10.0%), 77 (77.0%) and 13 (13.0%) patients, respectively. Patients with versus without ventricular arrhythmia did differ with respect to baseline variables such as: left ventricular end diastolic diameter (LVEDD) - median of 67 mm [49-82] vs 62 mm [46-78]; post-inflammatory HF (17 vs 9.7%, P = 0.045); atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter - AF/AFL (57 vs. 38.1%, P = 0.0009); supraventricular arrhythmia (SVT) - any supraventricular arrythmia &gt;100/min other than AF/AFL (27 vs. 15.9%, P = 0.01); and left ventricular ejection fraction - EF (25 vs. 28%, P = 0.01). No differences were observed for age, sex, NYHA class, mitral regurgitation, common comorbidities (including diabetes and chronic renal disease) or concomitant medications. On  multivariable regression analysis, LVEDD (HR 1.05, 95% CI 1.004-1.09, P = 0.03), AF/AFL (HR 1.81, 95% CI 1.21-2.72, P = 0.004) and SVT (HR 1.91, 95% CI 1.21-3.01, P = 0.006) were identified as independent predictors of sustained ventricular arrhythmia in patients with ICD and non-ischaemic HF. All-cause mortality in patients with VT/VF was significantly higher than in subjects without sustained ventricular arrhythmias (33% vs. 20%, P = 0.03). Conclusions Ventricular arrhythmia occurred in 23.8% of patients with systolic non-ischaemic HF during 4.5 years of observation and was associated with significantly worse prognosis compared with subjects free of VT/VF. Left ventricular dimension, atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter and supraventricular tachycardia were identified as independent predictors for ventricular arrhythmia.

Abstract 3355: Relationship Between Electrocardiographic Remodeling, Mechanical Remodeling and the Occurrence of Appropriate Therapy in Biventricular Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Patients

Circulation ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 116 (suppl_16) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicolas Lellouche ◽  
Carlos De Diego ◽  
Gina Akopyan ◽  
David A Cesario ◽  
Osamu Fujimura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator ◽  
Qt Dispersion ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Left Ventricular Ejection ◽  
Reverse Remodeling ◽  
Icd Therapy ◽  
Cardioverter Defibrillator ◽  
Reverse Remodelling ◽  
Mechanical Remodeling

Background: Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) is associated with reverse left ventricular (LV) remodeling. However, the effect of CRT on electrical remodeling, reverse mechanical remodeling, occurrence of ventricular arrhythmias is not well established. Methods: D ata from 45 patients who underwent implantable cardioverter defibrillator(ICD)-CRT implantation was retrospectively analyzed. Patients had New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class III or IV heart failure symptoms, left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) <35%, and QRS duration >130 ms or QRS ≤130ms with left intraventricular dyssynchrony. Significant LV reverse remodeling was defined by a decrease of left ventricular end diastolic diameter (LVEDd) by at least 10% after 1 year of follow up. Electrocardiographic indices of dispersion of repolarization (DR) (QTc, T peak-Tend (Tp-e) and their dispersion) were measured immediately and 1 year after implantation. The occurrence of appropriate ICD therapy was noted for each patient. Results: Patients with significant LV reverse remodeling (n=21) and without LV reverse remodeling (n=24) had similar baseline characteristics. After one year of follow up, patients with LV reverse remodeling exhibited a significant decrease in DR parameters (Tp-e, QT dispersion and Tp-e dispersion), and lower rate of appropriate ICD therapy (log rank p=0.002), compared to those without reverse remodeling who experienced an increase in DR parameters (QT dispersion and Tp-e dispersion), figure 1 . Conclusion: Mechanical LV reverse remodeling is associated with an electrical reverse remodelling and a lower rate of appropriate ICD therapy. Figure 1: Occurence of appropriate CD therapy according to LV reverse remodelling

scholarly journals Unique clinical features and long term follow up of survivors of sudden cardiac death in an Asian multicenter study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pang-Shuo Huang ◽  
Jen-Fang Cheng ◽  
Wen-Chin Ko ◽  
Shu-Hsuan Chang ◽  
Tin-Tse Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sudden Cardiac Death ◽  
Cardiac Death ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Left Ventricular Ejection ◽  
Arrhythmic Death ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
History Of

AbstractThere has been no long-term clinical follow-up data of survivors or victims of sudden cardiac death (SCD). The Taiwan multi-center sudden arrhythmia death syndrome follow-up and clinical study (TFS-SADS) is a collaborative multi-center study with median follow-up time 43 months. In this cohort, the clinical characteristics of these SADS patients were compared with those with ischemic heart disease (IHD). In this SCD cohort, around half (42%) were patients with IHD, which was different from Caucasian SCD cohorts. Among those with normal heart, most had Brugada syndrome (BrS). Compared to those with SADS, patients with IHD were older, more males and more comorbidities, more arrhythmic death, and lower left ventricular ejection fraction. In the long-term follow-up, patients with SADS had a better survival than those with IHD (p < 0.001). In the Cox regression analysis to identify the independent predictors of mortality, older age, lower LVEF, prior myocardial infarction and history of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest were associated with higher mortality and beta blocker use and idiopathic ventricular fibrillation or tachycardia (IVF/IVT) with a better survival during follow-up. History of prior MI was associated with more arrhythmic death. Several distinct features of SCD were found in the Asia–Pacific region, such as higher proportion of SADS, poorer prognosis of LQTS and better prognosis of IVF/IVT. Patients with SADS had a better survival than those with IHD. For those with SADS, patients with channelopathy had a better survival than those with cardiomyopathy.

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