Key result
Steroids for ischemic complications after radiofrequency ablation are linked to a ~4-day reduction in fever.
Why the study?
The study was conducted to evaluate the effects of steroids on ischemic complications after radiofrequency ablation.
Does steroid administration reduce the duration of fever in patients with ischemic complications after radiofrequency ablation?
Cohort (n=58)
Does steroid administration reduce the duration of fever in patients with ischemic complications after radiofrequency ablation?
Mean Difference: -3.9
Absolute Event Rate: 2% vs 6%
p-value: p=<0.001
Steroid administration may reduce the duration of fever and systemic inflammatory reactions in patients experiencing ischemic complications after radiofrequency ablation.
AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of steroids on ischemic complications after radiofrequency ablation. METHODS: A total of 58 patients with ischemic complications were divided into two groups according to corticosteroid use or non-use. RESULTS: A total of 13 patients who were administered steroids had a shorter duration of fever than those who were not administered steroids (median 6.0 vs. 2.0 days; p < 0.001). Linear regression analysis showed that steroid administration was associated with a reduction of 3.9 days in the duration of fever (p = 0.008). CONCLUSIONS: Steroid administration for ischemic complications after radiofrequency ablation may reduce the risk of fatal outcomes by blocking systemic inflammatory reactions.
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Wake et al. (2023) conducted a cohort in Ischemic complications after radiofrequency ablation (n=58). Steroids vs. No steroids was evaluated on Duration of fever (MD -3.9, p=<0.001). Steroid administration for ischemic complications after radiofrequency ablation was associated with a 3.9-day reduction in the duration of fever (median 2.0 vs 6.0 days; p<0.001).
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