The year in cardiovascular medicine 2020: arrhythmias

Harry J.G.M. Crijns, Frits Prinzen, Pier D. Lambiase, Prashanthan Sanders, Josep Brugada

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Abstract

Summary of the progress in arrhythmias in 2020. RACE4 and ALL-IN indicated that integrated nurse-led care improves outcomes in AF patients.3,4 The same was reported for early rhythm control therapy15 and cryoablation as initial AF treatment.25,26 Subcutaneous ICD was non-inferior to classical transvenous ICD therapy in PRAETORIAN.54 One mechanistic study showed that autoantibodies against misexpressed actin, keratin, and connexin-43 proteins create a blood-borne biomarker profile enhancing diagnosis of Brugada syndrome.50 Another mechanistic study indicated that transseptal LV pacing yields similar improvement in contractility as His bundle pacing whilst being more easy to execute.44 In PRE--DETERMINE a simple-to-use ECG risk score improved risk prediction in patients with ischemic heart disease possibly enhancing appropriate ICD therapy in high risk patients.58 (Graphical Abstract–see in original.)
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)164-170
Number of pages7
JournalCardiologia Hungarica
Volume51
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2021

Keywords

  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Cardiogenetics
  • Guidelines
  • His/left bundle pacing
  • Implantable defibrillator
  • Integrated care
  • Life style
  • Randomized trial
  • Ventricular arrhythmias

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