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Catheter Ablation of Accessory Pathways, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia, and the Atrioventricular Junction: Final Results of a Prospective, Multicenter Clinical Trial

Calkins, Hugh, Yong, Patrick, Miller, John M., Olshansky, Brian, Carlson, Mark, Saul, J. Philip, Huang, Shoei K. Stephen, Liem, L. Bing +5 more·1999·Circulation

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a temperature-controlled radiofrequency catheter ablation system. METHODS AND RESULTS: The patient population included 1050 patients who had undergone ablation of atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT), an accessory pathway (AP), or the atrioventricular junction (AVJ). Ablation was successful in 996 patients. The probability of success was highest among patients who had undergone ablation of the AVJ, lowest in patients who had undergone ablation of an AP, and in between for patients who had undergone ablation of AVNRT. A major complication occurred in 32 patients. Four variables predicted ablation success (AVJ, AVNRT, or left free wall AP ablation and an experienced center). Four factors predicted arrhythmia recurrence (right free wall, posteroseptal, septal, and multiple APs). Two variables predicted development of a complication (structural heart disease and the presence of multiple targets), and 3 variables predicted an increased risk of death (heart disease, lower ejection fraction, and AVJ ablation). CONCLUSIONS: These findings may serve as a guide to clinicians considering therapeutic options in patients who are candidates for ablation.

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Calkins, H., Yong, P., Miller, J. M., Olshansky, B., Carlson, M., Saul, J. P., Huang, S. K. S., Liem, L. B., Klein, L. S., Moser, S. A., Bloch, D. A., Gillette, P., & Prystowsky, E.
Affiliations
Johns Hopkins University (US)
Venue
Circulation
Published
1999-01-19
Volume
99
Issue
2
Pages
262-270
ISSN
  • 0009-7322 (ISSN-L)
  • 1524-4539
OpenAlex
W1976325049
Cited by
611
References
36
Citations by year
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FWCI
22.13
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Circulation (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institutes of Health (5p60ar020610-19)
  • National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (AR-20610)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
Keywords
catheter ablation, accessory pathway, atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia, atrioventricular junction, radiofrequency ablation, ablation success, arrhythmia recurrence, procedural complications, mortality risk factors, structural heart disease, ejection fraction
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Arrhythmias, Cardiac, Atrioventricular Node, Child, Child, Preschool, Female, Heart Conduction System, Humans, Infant, Male, Middle Aged, Prospective Studies, Recurrence, Safety, Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry, Treatment Outcome, Catheter Ablation

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