Role of atrial pressure in the success of electrical cardioversion of chronic atrial fibrillation

Role of atrial pressure in the success of electrical cardioversion of chronic atrial fibrillation

In 40 patients with chronic long-standing atrial fibrillation, we investigated the effects of hemodynamic variables on the initial success of transthoracic electrical cardioversion. It was found that left atrial pressure measured as pulmonary capillary wedge pressure was the most powerful predictor...

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Veröffentlicht in:The American journal of cardiology 2000-07, Vol.86 (2), p.223-226
Hauptverfasser: Akyürek, Ömer, Ertaş, Fatih Sinan, Diker, Erdem, Karaoǧuz, Remzi, Güldal, Muharrem, Oral, Derviş
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Aged
Atrial Fibrillation - therapy
Atrial Function
Biological and medical sciences
Cardiac dysrhythmias
Cardiology. Vascular system
Cardiovascular disease
Chronic Disease
Electric Countershock
Female
Health care
Heart
Hemodynamics
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Pulmonary Wedge Pressure
Treatment Outcome
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Zusammenfassung:In 40 patients with chronic long-standing atrial fibrillation, we investigated the effects of hemodynamic variables on the initial success of transthoracic electrical cardioversion. It was found that left atrial pressure measured as pulmonary capillary wedge pressure was the most powerful predictor of the initial success of cardioversion and elevated left atrial pressure significantly decreased the success rate.
ISSN:0002-9149
1879-1913
DOI:10.1016/S0002-9149(00)00862-6