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ABSTRACT: Aims
Rapid restoration of sinus rhythm is an integral part of the management of recent-onset atrial fibrillation. We aimed to assess safety and efficacy of vernakalant, a multi-channel blocking agent, in combination with external electrical cardioversion.Methods
This prospective cohort study comprised 230 patients (female 35%; median age 50 IQR 42-55) with recent-onset AF presenting to a university tertiary care center during a 6-year period. Management included intravenous vernakalant followed by electrical cardioversion in case of pharmacological failure.Results
Within 11?min (IQR 8-29), sinus rhythm could be restored by sole pharmacological management in 167 patients (73%). A left ventricular function lower than 55% (OR 3.51 (1.45-8.52)) and prior atrial fibrillation episodes being classified as persistent (OR 2.33 (1.13-4.80)) were significant predictors for non-response to vernakalant. Electrical cardioversion was successful in all patients but one within 196?min (IQR 149-300) of administration of first dosage of vernakalant. No serious adverse events could be observed. 3 patients needed further in-patient care.Conclusion
Management of recent-onset atrial fibrillation consisting of intravenous vernakalant followed by electrical cardioversion in case of failure appears safe and efficacious. Achieving a rapid conversion, this approach could potentially save resources and costs.
SUBMITTER: Simon A
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6626112 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Simon Alexander A Niederdoeckl Jan J Janata Karin K Spiel Alexander Oskar AO Schuetz Nikola N Schnaubelt Sebastian S Herkner Harald H Cacioppo Filippo F Laggner Anton Norbert AN Domanovits Hans H
International journal of cardiology. Heart & vasculature 20190711
<h4>Aims</h4>Rapid restoration of sinus rhythm is an integral part of the management of recent-onset atrial fibrillation. We aimed to assess safety and efficacy of vernakalant, a multi-channel blocking agent, in combination with external electrical cardioversion.<h4>Methods</h4>This prospective cohort study comprised 230 patients (female 35%; median age 50 IQR 42-55) with recent-onset AF presenting to a university tertiary care center during a 6-year period. Management included intravenous verna ...[more]