Publications by authors named "Christian Moreno Luize"
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- Catheter ablation (CA) is a recommended first-line treatment for symptomatic supraventricular tachycardias (SVT), but patients often experience delays in receiving this procedure.
- A study analyzed 350 patients to identify factors that contribute to non-referral for CA, finding that age, chest discomfort during SVT, and the number of antiarrhythmic drugs used were significant predictors.
- The results suggest biases in medical decision-making that may prevent patients who could benefit from CA from being referred in a timely manner, highlighting a potential underuse of this effective treatment.
Background: Despite the high prevalence and clinical importance of atrial fibrillation (AF), there is no Brazilian study describing the clinical profile of patients with AF and the most used treatment strategy (rhythm control vs. rate control).
Objective: Assess the most common treatment on AF in an outpatient specialized clinic for management of AF.
Arritmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD) is characterized by the gradual replacement of myocytes by adipose and fibrous tissue. Described in 1977, is considered a potentially lethal cause of cardiac disease poorly understood. This disorder usually involves the right ventricle and has been associated with arrthymia, heart failure, and sudden death.
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