Changes in Heart Rate Variability Parameters Following Radiofrequency Ablation in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Radiofrequency (RF) ablation is a prevalent treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF), targeting triggers within the pulmonary vein (PV) for elimination. This study evaluated heart rate variability (HRV) parameter changes at three intervals post-RF ablation: short-term (immediately to 1 month), medium-...

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Veröffentlicht in:Cardiovascular drugs and therapy 2024-01
Hauptverfasser: Mansourian, Mahsa, Teimouri-Jervekani, Zahra, Soleimani, Azam, Nouri, Rasool, Marateb, Hamidreza, Mansourian, Marjan
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Zusammenfassung:Radiofrequency (RF) ablation is a prevalent treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF), targeting triggers within the pulmonary vein (PV) for elimination. This study evaluated heart rate variability (HRV) parameter changes at three intervals post-RF ablation: short-term (immediately to 1 month), medium-term (1 to 6 months), and long-term (6 months to 1 year). We compared two ablation techniques: circumferential PV isolation (CPVI) and segmental PV isolation (SPVI). A thorough search of databases, including PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane, in 2022 yielded 835 pertinent studies. After inclusion criteria were applied, 22 studies were analyzed. Results showed a marked decline in HRV parameters post-AF ablation, with LF/HF as an exception. These reductions persisted in short- and long-term evaluations up to a year post-procedure. Subgroup analysis revealed significant HRV declines, with distinct LF/HF values post-SPVI. This meta-analysis suggests the potential of decreased HRV as an indicator of autonomic denervation, necessitating further exploration to optimize therapeutic strategies and enhance patient outcomes.
ISSN:0920-3206
1573-7241
DOI:10.1007/s10557-024-07549-1