Atrial high rate episodes in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices: implications for clinical outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Atrial high rate episodes (AHREs) detected by cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) are associated with an increased risk of stroke. However, the impact of AHRE on improving stroke risk stratification scheme remains uncertain.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of AHRE on prognosis in relation with cardiovascular events and risk stratification.

Methods

A total of 856 consecutive patients who had dual-chamber CIEDs implanted were retrospectively analyzed. To detect AHREs, they were monitored for 6 months after CIEDs' implantation and were followed for a mean of 4.0 years for clinical outcomes such as thromboembolism or death.

Results

Overall, 125 (14.6%) of patients developed AHREs within the first 6 months (median a

SUBMITTER: Miyazawa K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6694071 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature