Absence of Circulating Microemboli in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Undergoing Electric Cardioversion

2001 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darius G. Nabavi ◽  
Achim Allroggen ◽  
Holger Reinecke ◽  
Vendel Kemény ◽  
Dirk W. Droste ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Electric Cardioversion

scholarly journals Ogilvie’s Syndrome following Cardioversion for Atrial Fibrillation

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Moh’d Al-Halawani ◽  
Juanito Savaille ◽  
Mohammad Thawabi ◽  
Yazan Abdeen ◽  
Richard A. Miller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Cardiac Events ◽  
Ogilvie's Syndrome ◽  
Ogilvie’S Syndrome ◽  
First Case ◽  
Cardiac Bypass ◽  
Colonic Pseudoobstruction ◽  
Acute Colonic Pseudoobstruction ◽  
Infarction Heart ◽  
Electric Cardioversion

Acute colonic pseudoobstruction, also known as Ogilvie’s syndrome, is characterized by distension of the colon in the absence of a mechanical obstruction as evident by abdominal radiography. This syndrome is usually treated conservatively; however, medical or surgical therapies can be employed in refractory cases. Ogilvie’s syndrome has been reported following cardiac events, such as myocardial infarction, heart failure, and cardiac bypass surgeries. We report the first case of Ogilvie’s syndrome following synchronized electric cardioversion for atrial fibrillation.

scholarly journals Reliability of Oscillometric Blood Pressure Monitoring in Atrial Fibrillation Patients Admitted for Electric Cardioversion

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. 558-564 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monica Maselli ◽  
Valter Giantin ◽  
Domenico Corrado ◽  
Alessandro Franchin ◽  
Francesca Attanasio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Blood Pressure Monitoring ◽  
Pressure Monitoring ◽  
Electric Cardioversion

scholarly journals SAfety of Fondaparinux in transoesophageal echocardiography-guided Electric cardioversion of Atrial Fibrillation (SAFE-AF) study: A pilot study

2015 ◽  
Vol 108 (2) ◽  
pp. 122-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ariel Cohen ◽  
Christoph Stellbrink ◽  
Jean-Yves Le Heuzey ◽  
Thomas Faber ◽  
Etienne Aliot ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Transoesophageal Echocardiography ◽  
Electric Cardioversion

Timing and degree of left atrial stunning and reverse functional remodeling following electrical cardioversion in patients with recent onset atrial fibrillation

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
P Arvanitis ◽  
A.K Johansson ◽  
M Frick ◽  
H Malmborg ◽  
S Gerovasileiou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Ejection Fraction ◽  
Left Atrial ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Reverse Remodeling ◽  
Funding Source ◽  
Recent Onset ◽  
Functional Remodeling ◽  
Onset Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Electric Cardioversion

Abstract Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) results in left atrial electrical, structural and functional remodeling. Restoration of sinus rhythm hallmarks the beginning of reverse remodeling, the extent of which may depend on the type of AF. Purpose The aim of the study was to assess resumption of left atrial function after electric cardioversion in patients with recent onset AF and to explore the association between reverse remodeling and the type of atrial fibrillation. Methods Patients with AF duration <48 hours were prospectively included. Trans-thoracic echocardiography was performed prior, immediately after (2–4 hours) and 7–10 days following CV. Left atrial volume index (LAVI), left atrial global longitudinal strain during reservoir (LAGLS-res), conduit (LAGLS-cond) and contractile (LAGLS-contr) phases, left atrial ejection fraction (LAEF) and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) were measured. Results Forty-three patients (84% males) aged 55±9.6 years, (mean±SD), with median CHA2DS2-VASc score 1 (interquartile range 0–1) were included. Repeated measure analysis of variance revealed a statistically significant overall change for LAGLS-res F(2,78)=55.4, p<0,001, LAGLS-cond F(2,78)=23.3, p<0,001, LAGLS-contr F(2,78)=39.7, p<0,001, LAEF F(2,80)=28.5, p<0.001 and LVEF F(2,80)=8.4, p<0.001. At 7–10 days, LAGLS-contr 12±4%, LAEF 53±9% and LVEF 60±6 (mean±SD) return within normal reference intervals. Notably left atrial recovery seems to precede left ventricular recovery. No statistical significant interaction with the type of atrial fibrillation could be shown. Conclusion Left atrial functional reverse remodeling occurs within ten days after successful electric cardioversion of patients with recent onset atrial fibrillation. Funding Acknowledgement Type of funding source: Foundation. Main funding source(s): Swedish Heart-Lung Foundation, Correvio International Sárl (Geneva Switzerland), Selanders Stiftelse

scholarly journals Frequency and nature of complications associated with drug and electric cardioversion in patients with atrial fibrillation in hypertension in combination with extracardial comorbid pathology and adherence to treatment

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (31) ◽  
pp. 20-25
Author(s):  
L. D. Khidirova ◽  
D. A. Yakhontov
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Patient Adherence ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Outpatient Basis ◽  
Adherence To Treatment ◽  
Toxic Goiter ◽  
Electric Cardioversion

Aim. To evaluate the complex of antiarrhythmic therapy and adherence to treatment on an outpatient basis in patients with atrial fibrillation in hypertension in combination with extracardiac diseases.Methods. In an observational cohort study, 308 men aged 45–60 years old were observed with atrial fibrillation and hypertension in combination with diabetes mellitus (n = 40), diffuse toxic goiter (n = 42), hypothyroidism (n = 59), abdominal obesity (n = 64) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (n = 47). The comparison group consisted of 56 patients without extracardiac pathology. The work evaluated clinical, anthropometric data, the results of daily monitoring of ECG and echocardiography. Adherence to therapy was evaluated using a specialized Moriski-Green questionnaire.Results. Patients with diabetes mellitus on the background of electric cardioversion significantly more often developed CHF (p = 0.003), cardioembolism (p < 0.001), hospitalization (p = 0.040) and progression of AF (p < 0.050), relative to the comparison group. The number of regospitalizations was noted less after electrical cardioversion compared with only medical one. The adherence to drug therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation in hypertension with extracardiac disease was 26.7 %.Conclusion. The reasons for the lack of patient adherence to treatment require an integrated approach to its early resolution.

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