Publications by authors named "E V Goanta"
To assess the frequency and types of genetic mutations in patients with arrhythmias who underwent cardiac device implantation. Retrospective observational study, including 38 patients with different arrhythmias and cardiac arrest as a first cardiac event. Treatment modalities encompass pacemakers, transvenous defibrillators, loop recorders, subcutaneous defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization therapy.
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- The study aimed to evaluate the inflammatory status in individuals with atrial fibrillation (AF) and its relationship to clinical features.
- After analyzing data from 167 patients with inflammation and 84 without, it was found that those with inflammation had higher CHA2DS2-VASc and HAS-BLED scores, as well as increased left atrial volume and area.
- Additionally, it was noted that increased inflammation correlated with a higher rate of comorbidities like hypertension and stroke in AF patients.
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- The study aimed to evaluate both established and new factors related to stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation (AFi), focusing heavily on the CHA2DS2-VASc score and left atrial remodeling.
- In a retrospective analysis of 251 AFi patients, they found that older age and high CHA2DS2-VASc scores were strongly linked to the occurrence of ischemic strokes.
- The research concluded that while the CHA2DS2-VASc score is effective for predicting stroke risk, echocardiographic assessments of left atrial characteristics also provide valuable insights into stroke risk factors in AFi patients.
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- Triple-chamber cardiac devices are the standard treatment for heart failure patients, employing biventricular pacing with a right ventricular lead for cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT).
- Research indicates that the position of the right ventricular lead does not influence the effectiveness of CRT, and excessive right ventricular pacing can negatively impact heart function when the patient has normal conduction.
- The study aims to explore leadless left ventricle fusion pacing as a potential alternative to traditional biventricular pacing, especially for nonischemic heart failure patients with preserved atrioventricular conduction.
Background: Prediction of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) response, particularly a super-response, is of great importance.
Study Question: The aim of our study was to assess the predictors for super-responders in CRT.
Study Design: We conducted a retrospective, observational study, which finally included 622 patients with heart failure treated with CRT between January 2008 and May 2020 who had a minimal follow-up of 6 months after CRT.