Publications by authors named "Whilman G Rodriguez"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to investigate the electrocardiographic characteristics of patients with over 10 premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) per hour, specifically looking for patterns linked to nonsustained ventricular tachycardia (NSVT).
- Conducted as a retrospective analysis, the research involved 343 patients who underwent 24-hour ECG monitoring, revealing that 72 had NSVT while 271 did not, leading to the introduction of the "premature beat ratio" as a key measure.
- Key findings showed that a higher PVC burden, the presence of triplets, and a premature beat ratio exceeding 0.5 were significantly associated with an increased risk of NSVT, indicating a need for enhanced follow-up for those patients.
Background: Left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) is an alternative to reduce thrombotic risk in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. This procedure conventionally requires the use of a contrast agent. A significant proportion of patients who undergo this procedure have chronic kidney disease, with a high risk of contrast-induced nephropathy.
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