Why the study?
Does atrial coronary branch occlusion during elective angioplasty increase the risk of atrial arrhythmias and periprocedural myocardial infarction in patients undergoing elective angioplasty?
Population
109 patients undergoing elective angioplasty of right or circumflex coronary arteries
Comparison
Atrial coronary branch occlusion during elective… vs Atrial branch patency during elective coronary…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
periprocedural (12-hour Holter recordings)
Authors
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ABO during elective PCI was associated with higher periprocedural infarction and arrhythmia risks; hypothesis-generating for atrial ischemia in AF, needs confirmation.
Does atrial coronary branch occlusion during elective angioplasty increase the risk of atrial arrhythmias and periprocedural myocardial infarction in patients undergoing elective angioplasty?
Selective atrial coronary artery occlusion during elective PCI is associated with increased risk of periprocedural myocardial infarction and atrial arrhythmias, suggesting atrial ischemia as a potential cause of atrial fibrillation.
Álvarez‐García et al. (2016) studied this question.