Comparative effects of intensive ganglionated plexus ablation in treating paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and vasovagal syncope.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ganglionated plexus (GP) ablation is used to treat atrial fibrillation (AF) and vasovagal syncope (VVS). However, the comparative effects of GP ablation in treating paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) and VVS have not been well studied.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of intensive GP ablation on PAF and VVS.

Methods

PAF and VVS patients were enrolled in this study. Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) was performed in the PAF group, and additional ablation was performed at GP sites. Anatomic ablation of left atrial GPs was performed in the VVS group. The primary endpoint was freedom from AF or other sustained atrial tachycardia and syncope recurrence.

Results

A total of 195 patients were enrolled: 146 patients with PAF,

SUBMITTER: Huang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7661657 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature