Electrophysiologic investigation was done for ten patients with clinical and ECG criteria for sick sinus syndrome (SSS). Sinus node function was assessed through corrected sinus node recovery time (CSNRT) and sinoatrial conduction time (SACT), before and after autonomic blockade (AB) with propranolol 0.2 mg/kg and atropine 0.04 mg/kg, given intravenously. Four patients having electrophysiologic parameter in normal range before AB were not considered as SSS. In three patients extrinsic sinus node dysfunction (SND) was found, the pathologic values of CSNRT and SACT being normal after AB, and in one patient with sinus bradycardia, the sinus node function was difficult to be appreciated. In two patients only intrinsic SND was found and, in consequence, pacemaker device was implanted.

Download full-text PDF

Source

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

sinus node
20
node dysfunction
8
node function
8
sinus
7
node
5
electrophysiologic evaluation
4
evaluation extrinsic
4
extrinsic intrinsic
4
intrinsic sinus
4
dysfunction electrophysiologic
4

Similar Publications

Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of posterior lateral perforator flap in lower limb combined with free fibula for maxillary tissue defect repair.

Methods: Between December 2018 and December 2023, 16 patients with the maxillary malignant tumors were admitted. There were 10 males and 6 females, with an average age of 64.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Results of ICE-Guided Isolation of the Superior Vena Cava With Pulsed Field Ablation.

JACC Clin Electrophysiol

January 2025

Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, Austin, Texas, USA; Interventional Electrophysiology, Scripps Clinic, San Diego, California, USA; Metro Health Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, Division of Cardiology, University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy. Electronic address:

Background: Earlier studies have documented the risk for sinoatrial node injury and phrenic nerve paralysis as complications following radiofrequency catheter ablation for electrical isolation of the superior vena cava (SVCI).

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the safety and feasibility of SVCI in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing pulsed field ablation (PFA) METHODS: Six hundred sixteen consecutive patients undergoing PFA for pulmonary vein isolation plus SVCI were included in this multicenter analysis. Superior vena cava (SVC) ablation was performed under the continuous guidance of intracardiac echocardiography.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Background: Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is very common in daily clinical practice, especially in the emergency department, with rapid onset and urgent management. The review highlights the recent genetic predispositions and mechanisms in SVT.

Methods: Through analysis of epidemiology, familial clustering, and gene mutations of the relevant literature,the review elucidates the genetic properties and potential pathophysiology of SVT.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

This state-of-the-art review examines disparities in the diagnosis, management, and outcomes of cardiac arrhythmias globally. These arrhythmias include atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachyarrhythmias underlying sudden cardiac death, and bradyarrhythmias associated with sinus node and atrioventricular node disease. Arrhythmias in low- and middle-income countries often result in higher mortality rates due to complex and poorly documented risk factors, lack of clinical expertise among health care personnel, lack of sufficient infrastructure, and challenges in access to care.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Background: Atrial infarction is a complication of myocardial infarction with ventricular infarction; however, isolated atrial infarction (IAI) has rarely been reported. Herein, we report a case of IAI associated with sick sinus syndrome and atrial fibrillation (AF).

Case Summary: An 83-year-old woman was brought to the emergency department with a complaint of general malaise.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!