Multicenter retrospective database evaluation of Takotsubo syndrome in subjects undergoing catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intracardiac catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation with pulmonary vein isolation may result in Takotsubo syndrome (TS), but the frequency, predisposing factors (age, sex, mental health disorders), and outcomes are currently unknown. This study sought to assess the frequency, predisposing factors, and outcomes of subjects who underwent intracardiac catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation with pulmonary vein isolation and were diagnosed with TS.

Methods

This was a retrospective observational cohort study utilizing TriNetX® electronic health record (EHR) data. We included subjects aged older than 18 years who underwent intracardiac catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation with pulmonary vein isolation. The study population was divided into two groups (no TS di

SUBMITTER: Sinha N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10264738 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature