Publications by authors named "W Ben Amara"

Background: Cardiac amyloidosis (CA) is an increasingly recognized cardiomyopathy with an associated risk of arrhythmias and conduction disorders; however, managing arrhythmias and conductive disorders remains largely undefined.

Objectives: This study aims to gather French expert experience on current practices and treatment strategies for managing arrhythmias and conduction disorders in CA. The main areas of interest included atrial fibrillation (AF) management, anticoagulation therapy, and criteria for implanting cardiac rhythm devices.

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Article Synopsis
  • Heart rhythm and conduction disorders vary in severity and can be benign or life-threatening, with a focus on their epidemiology in France.
  • A study analyzed hospitalization data from 2022 and mortality from 2021 to assess the prevalence of three main conditions: atrial fibrillation/flutter, conduction disorders, and ventricular tachycardia/cardiac arrest.
  • Findings revealed over 2.7 million individuals impacted by these disorders as of January 2023, with significant hospitalization rates and a concerning 44% mortality rate for those hospitalized due to ventricular tachycardia/cardiac arrest.
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Background: Electrical storms (ES) are serious cardiac emergencies associated with increased short-term mortality. The true incidence of ES in patients with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is still difficult to estimate because of the heterogeneous definition. The clinical presentation is variable and its management is multidisciplinary.

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Background: Interventional rhythmology activity (electrophysiology and pacing) has progressed in France during the last decade. The objective of this article is to assess the distribution of this activity depending on the type of centre (public, university or non-university, private). As the French government issued a new regulation regarding rhythmology activity in 2022, the impact of this regulation on activity distribution has been evaluated.

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