Mechanistic implication of decreased plasma atrial natriuretic peptide level for transient rise in the atrial capture threshold early after ICD or CRT-D implantation

Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology : an International Journal of Arrhythmias and Pacing
Kojiro OgawaAkihiko Nogami

Abstract

Despite the use of steroid-eluting leads, a transient but not persistent rise in the atrial/ventricular capture threshold (TRACT/TRVCT) can occur early after pacemaker implantation in patients with sick sinus syndrome. This study aimed to assess the prevalence, predictors, and mechanisms of TRACT/TRVCT in patients with heart failure undergoing implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) or cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) implantation. One hundred twenty consecutive patients underwent ICD (N = 70) or CRT (N = 50) implantation. Capture threshold was measured at implantation, 7-day, 1-month, and 6-month post-implantation. TRACT/TRVCT was defined as a threshold rise at 7 days by more than twice the height of the threshold at implantation, with full recovery during follow-up. Atrial and brain natriuretic peptide (ANP and BNP) levels were measured before implantation. TRACT and TRVCT were observed in 13 (11%) and 10 (8%) patients, respectively. Patients with TRACT had lower ANP level (median 72 [42-105] vs. 99 [49-198] pg/mL, P = 0.06), lower ANP/BNP ratio (0.29 [0.20-0.36] vs. 0.50 [0.33-0.70], P < 0.01), lower atrial sensing amplitude (2.0 ± 0.8 vs. 2.7 ± 1.3 mV, P = 0.02), and lower left ventricular ejection fraction (32 ...Continue Reading

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Jun 13, 2019·International Journal of Molecular Sciences·Masako BabaMasaki Ieda

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