Feasibility and safety of the direct current cardioversion at the time of left atrial appendage occlusion for patients with atrial fibrillation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With an increasing number of patients undergoing left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO), more attention is being paid to relieving clinical symptoms and improving the quality of life of these patients. For patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), direct current cardioversion (DCCV) is an alternate, nonpharmacological choice to restore sinus rhythm and relieve clinical symptoms.

Objectives

The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility and safety of the DCCV at the time of LAAO for patients with AF.

Methods

Forty patients were enrolled in the DCCV group undergoing the DCCV at the time of LAAO. The control group undergoing LAAO alone was formed by 1:1 matching.

Results

In the DCCV group, cardioversion was immediately successful in 30 (75%) pati

SUBMITTER: Meng XS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10514907 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature