Invasive electrophysiological procedures in octogenarians and nonagenarians are feasible but have a significantly higher incidence of minor periprocedural complications compared to younger patients.
Observational
Do invasive electrophysiological procedures have a higher rate of periprocedural complications in octogenarians and nonagenarians compared to younger patients?
Invasive EP procedures are feasible in octogenarians and nonagenarians but carry a higher risk of periprocedural complications compared to younger patients, necessitating individualized risk-benefit assessments.
Background: Catheter ablation is an established treatment for cardiac arrhythmia. There is a lack of data on invasive electrophysiological (EP) procedures in aged patients. Conclusion: Invasive EP procedures in octogenarians and nonagenarians are feasible, however a significantly higher incidence of minor periprocedural complications and a trend toward more severe complications and intrahospital fatalities were observed compared to younger patients. These findings support an individual risk-benefit assessment for elderly individuals before invasive EP treatments are conducted.
Sciacca et al. (Fri,) conducted a observational in Cardiac arrhythmia. Invasive electrophysiological procedures vs. Younger patients was evaluated on Periprocedural complications and intrahospital fatalities. Invasive electrophysiological procedures in octogenarians and nonagenarians are feasible but have a significantly higher incidence of minor periprocedural complications compared to younger patients.