Arrhythmias Update

H2 - 2019
SIRIN APIYASAWAT, MD
Associate Professor
Electrophysiology Lab
Ramathibodi Hospital

CHESS Trial

Maximum-Fixed Energy Shocks were more efficient compared with low-escalating energy shocks for cardioversion of atrial fibrillation.


HUAWEI HEART STUDY

Mobile Health Technology using PPG-based devices is feasible for AF screening.


AF: Trials & Guidelines

1. NOAC-eligibility: AF without mechanical prosthetic valve or moderate-to-severe rheumatic mitral stenosis.
2. Lifestyle modification is highly recommended to reduce and reverse progression of AF.


SVT GUIDELINES

1. Catheter ablation for most SVTs is safe and effective and is recommended over drugs.
2. In asymptomatic WPW, EP study is recommended in high-risk occupations and may be considered in any asymptomatic WPW individuals.
3. No amiodarone in pre-excited AF.
4. No verapamil in WCT of unclear etiology.

About the page

Heart Rhythm Box is a collection of web-paged style presentations in clinical cardiac electrophysiology topics. The page is created mainly for educational purpose. We believe that presentations should be more interactive and easily accessible. All pages are mobile-friendly, tablet-friendly, and of course, notebook and desktop-friendly.

About the author

t' Thon, the screen name of the author, is a novice web developer, a wine enthusiast, and a cardiac eletrophysiologist by training.