The Year in Cardiology 2013: Arrhythmias
The Year in Cardiology 2013: Arrhythmias
2013 saw the publication of the first comprehensive EHRA and AEPC-Arrhythmia Working Group joint consensus statement on the pathophysiology, non-pharmacological, pharmacological, and interventional management of the full extent of arrhythmias in the paediatric population. This focussed on specific considerations; in particular, arrhythmias more associated in this population, in congenital heart disease, size, long-term implications of medications, radiation and non-flouroscopic ablation strategies, and devices. The specific issue of implanted defibrillator leads in children with congenital heart disease was addressed in the multicentre PLEASE study. The study showed a relatively high incidence of lead complications and identified implantation age and lead type as predictors for lead failure.
Arrhythmias in the Paediatric Population
2013 saw the publication of the first comprehensive EHRA and AEPC-Arrhythmia Working Group joint consensus statement on the pathophysiology, non-pharmacological, pharmacological, and interventional management of the full extent of arrhythmias in the paediatric population. This focussed on specific considerations; in particular, arrhythmias more associated in this population, in congenital heart disease, size, long-term implications of medications, radiation and non-flouroscopic ablation strategies, and devices. The specific issue of implanted defibrillator leads in children with congenital heart disease was addressed in the multicentre PLEASE study. The study showed a relatively high incidence of lead complications and identified implantation age and lead type as predictors for lead failure.
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