Publications by authors named "O Kongstad"
Article Synopsis
- Robotic magnetic navigation (RMN)-guided catheter ablation (CA) technology has been effectively used for nearly 20 years in treating heart rhythm disorders, showing benefits like greater catheter stability and safety.
- This consensus paper aims to compile current knowledge and offer guidelines on utilizing RMN-guided CA for conditions like atrial fibrillation (AF) and ventricular arrhythmias (VA).
- The expert group reviewed literature and shared experiences to create a structured set of recommendations, addressing practical aspects of RMN use in clinical settings for optimal patient care.
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- The study investigates the impact of atrial fibrillation (AF) on symptoms and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among a large group of patients in Scandinavia, focusing on gender and age differences.
- Results show women report more symptoms and have a greater negative impact on HRQoL, while older patients mainly experienced more negative influences in specific areas.
- The findings highlight the importance of considering gender-related differences in care and management of AF, emphasizing the need for gender-specific patient-reported outcomes measures.
Article Synopsis
- Cardiac resynchronization therapy can help stabilize patients who have severe heart failure while they wait for a heart transplant.
- Transvenous implantation, which involves threading a device through blood vessels, combined with intracardiac echocardiography, is a viable option for these patients.
- This approach is particularly beneficial for individuals with adult congenital heart disease.*
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzed the safety and effectiveness of catheter ablation for tachyarrhythmias using data from Swedish national registries, focusing on over 26,000 patients from 2006 to 2015.* ! -
- Key findings showed a rising incidence of ablation procedures for atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, and premature ventricular contractions, alongside a decrease in procedural times and fluoroscopy usage over the years.* ! -
- Despite the complexity of the procedures increasing, the rate of adverse events remained low, and the efficacy, particularly for atrial fibrillation, showed improvement.* !