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ArticleThe Pan African medical journal2024

Safety observation of antiarrhythmic drug use in a patient with sinus bradycardia following atrial fibrillation radiofrequency ablation combined with cardiac neural ablation: a case report.

Qijun Zhang, Feiqin Shi, Bingjie Song, Yingchun Bao, Yong Cao

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Article in The Pan African medical journal, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 authors.

Qijun ZhangCardiovascular Department, The Affiliated People's Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315000, ZheJia, People's Republic of China.
Feiqin ShiNingbo Yinzhou N°2 Hospital Community, Ningbo, 315143, ZheJia, People's Republic of China.
Bingjie SongCardiovascular Department, The Affiliated People's Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315000, ZheJia, People's Republic of China.
Yingchun BaoCardiovascular Department, The Affiliated People's Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315000, ZheJia, People's Republic of China.
Yong CaoCardiovascular Department, The Affiliated People's Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315000, ZheJia, People's Republic of China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study assessed the safety of Antiarrhythmic Drug (AAD) administration in a patient experiencing sinus bradycardia following radiofrequency ablation for Atrial Fibrillation (AF), followed by cardiac ganglion ablation. Post-AF radiofrequency ablation, the employment of AADs is a prevalent clinical practice; however, these drugs may exacerbate bradycardia, leading to increased patient discomfort and treatment complexity. The decision to employ AADs in patients with sinus bradycardia post-AF ablation poses a significant clinical challenge. This investigation aimed to ascertain the safety of AADs in such patients. The study encompassed a single case, wherein a patient with pre- and post-procedure sinus bradycardia was treated with AADs following AF radiofrequency ablation and cardiac ganglion ablation, with a subsequent safety assessment. The findings indicate that AADs can be safely administered to patients with sinus bradycardia after these procedures, offering valuable insights for clinical decision-making. This case report underscores the intricacies of post-AF ablation management in patients with sinus bradycardia and advocates for personalized therapeutic strategies. The results enhance the clinical knowledge regarding the safety of AADs in this patient subset and may guide future treatment protocols. Nonetheless, the study's conclusions are drawn from a single case, and further research with larger cohorts is essential to substantiate these findings and elucidate the long-term safety and efficacy of this therapeutic approach.

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Anti-Arrhythmia AgentsAtrial FibrillationBradycardiaCatheter AblationHumansMaleMiddle AgedAnti-Arrhythmia Agentsantiarrhythmic drugsAtrial fibrillationcardiac ganglion ablationcase reportradiofrequency catheter ablationsinus bradycardia

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PMID39355708
PMCPMC11444084

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