Atrial tachyarrhythmias and cardiac resynchronisation therapy: clinical and therapeutic implications

Heart
Carlo LavalleMassimo Santini

Abstract

Atrial fibrillation (AF) represents one of the most important comorbidities in patients with heart failure (HF). This report highlights the available evidence for the relationship between AF and cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT). Studies on the use of CRT in patients with HF and AF have demonstrated its effectiveness. It seems to reduce the AF burden and determines left atrial reverse remodelling. No definite data are available on AF ablation in patients with CRT but it might represent a therapeutic option. Furthermore, modern implantable pacemakers and cardioverter-defibrillators are provided with diagnostic algorithms which allow a better understanding of the AF burden.

Citations

Nov 18, 2011·Revista Portuguesa De Cardiologia : Orgão Oficial Da Sociedade Portuguesa De Cardiologia = Portuguese Journal of Cardiology : an Official Journal of the Portuguese Society of Cardiology·Andrew L Clark
Oct 15, 2011·Orvosi hetilap·Attila MihálczTamás Szili-Török
May 1, 2021·Journal of Clinical Medicine·Carlo LavalleRenato Pietro Ricci
Feb 11, 2011·Current Opinion in Cardiology

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