Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Septal Pacing versus Apical Pacing: A Prospective, Randomized, Single-blind 5-Years Follow-up Study of Ventricular Lead Performance and Safety

Summary： Lead placement for ventricular pacing variably impacts the physiological benefit of the pa- tient. This study evaluated the ventricular lead performance and safety of right ventricular outflow tract septal pacing in patients with bradyarrhythmia in South China over 60-month follow-up. Totally, 192 patients （108 males, and 84 females, 63-4-21 years old） with bradyarrhythmia were randomly divided into two groups. The right ventricular outflow tract septum （RVOTs） group had lead placement near the sep- tum （n=97）, while the right ventricular apex （RVA） group had a traditional apical placement （n=95）. RV septal lead positioning was achieved with a specialized stylet and confirmed using fluoroscopic projec- tion. All patients were followed up for 60 months. Follow-up assessment included stimulation threshold, R-wave sensing, lead impedance and lead complications. The time of electrode implantation in both the ROVTs and RVA groups were significantly different （4.29±0.61 vs. 2.16±0.22 min; P=0.009）. No dif- ferences were identified in threshold, impedance or R-wave sensing between the two groups at 1 st, 12th, 36th and 60th month during the follow-up period. No occurrence of electrode displacement, increased pacing threshold or inadequate sensing was found. The long-term active fixation ventricular electrode performance in RVOTs group was similar to that in RVA group. RVOTs pacing near the septum using active fixation electrodes may provide stability during long-term follow-up period.

“I Dread the Heart Surgery but it Keeps My Child Alive”—Experiences of Parents of Children with Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Anomalies during the Assessment for Cardiac Reoperation

Background:Parents of children with complex right ventricular outflow tract(RVOT)anomalies are confronted with their child’s need for heart surgery early in life and repeated reoperations later on.Preoperative assessment needs to be performed whenever an indication for reoperation is suspected.The aim was to illuminate the experiences of parents of children diagnosed with RVOT anomalies,in particular,how they experience their child’s heart disease and everyday life during the assessment and after the decision on whether to perform a reoperation.Method:Individual interviews(n=27)were conducted with nine parents on three occasions between 2014 and 2016 and analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis.Results:The analysis resulted in the following five main coexisting themes:The heart surgery keeps my child alive illuminates parents’experiences during and after the assessment and emphasizes that heart surgery,although dreaded,is central for their child’s survival;Everyday struggles illuminates the different struggles parents had to face to ensure that their child would be in the best possible condition;the remaining three themes,Unconditional love,Trust in life,and Togetherness,illuminate the ways in which the parents gained inner strength and confidence in their everyday lives.Conclusion:Although the parents were grateful for the assessment and had learned to navigate among the fears it aroused,they experienced several distressing situations during the assessment process that should be addressed.By inviting both the parents and their child to participate in the child’s care,individualized support can take into account the needs of both parents and child.

Implantation of Lumenless Pacing Leads at the Inter-atrial Septum and Right Ventricular Outflow Tract with Deflectable Catheter-sheath

Current permanent right ventricular and right atrial endocardial pacing leads are implanted utilizing a central lumen stylet. Right ventricular apex pacing initiates an abnormal asynchronous electrical activation pattern, which results in asynchronous ventricular contraction and relaxation. When pacing from right atrial appendage, the conduction time between two atria will be prolonged, which results in heterogeneity for both depolarization and repolarization. Six patients with Class Ⅰ indication for permanent pacing were implanted with either single chamber or dual chamber pacemaker. The SelectSecure 3830 4-French （Fr） lumenless lead and the SelectSite C304 8.5-Fr steerable catheter-sheath （Medtronic Inc., USA） were used. Pre-selected pacing sites included inter-atrial septum and right ventricular outflow tract, which were defined by ECG and fluoroscopic criteria. All the implanting procedures were successful without complication. Testing results （mean atrial pacing threshold： 0.87 V; mean P wave amplitude： 2.28 mV; mean ventricular pacing threshold： 0.53V; mean R wave amplitude： 8.75 mV） were satisfactory. It is concluded that implantation of a 4-Fr lumenless pacing lead by using a streerable catheter-sheath to achieve inter-atrial septum or right ventricular outflow tract pacing is safe and feasible.

Long-term follow-up of right ventricular outflow tract septal pacing

Objective Right ventricular outflow tract septum has become widely used us an electrode placement site. However, data concerning lead performances and complications for lead repositioning with this technique were scant. The purpose of this study was to observe long- term lead performances and complications of right ventricular outflow tract septal pacing and provide evidences for choosing an optimal electrode implantation site. Methods Thirty-six patients with septal active electrode implantation and 39 with apical passive electrode implantation were enrolled in this study. Pacing threshold, R-wave sensing, lead impedance, pacing QRS width and pacing-related compli- cations for two groups at implantation and follow-up were compared. Results There were higher pacing threshold and shorter pacing QRS width at implantation in the septal group compared with the apical group. There were no differences between the septal and the apical groups in pacing threshold, R-wave sensitivity, lead impedance and pace-related complication during a follow-up. Conclusions Right ventricular outflow tract septum could be used as a first choice for implantation site because it had long-term stable lead performances and no serious complications compared with the traditional apical site.

Coronary Artery Complications after Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Reconstruction Surgery

Background:Mechanisms and clinical manifestations of coronary artery complications after right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction surgery are not well known.Methods:Patients who had coronary artery complications after pulmonary valve replacement or the Rastelli procedure at a single tertiary centre were retrospectively analysed.Results:Coronary artery complications were identified in 20 patients who underwent right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction surgery.The median age at diagnosis of coronary artery complication was 21 years(interquartile range:13–25 years).Mechanisms of coronary artery complications were compression by adjacent materials in 12 patients,dynamic compression of intramural course of coronary artery in two patients,and intraoperative injury in six patients.Congenital coronary artery anomalies were identified in 50%(10/20)of patients.Four patients presented with early postoperative haemodynamic instability.Fourteen patients showed late onset symptoms or signs of coronary insufficiency,including chest pain,ventricular dysfunction,or ventricular arrhythmias.Coronary artery stenosis was incidentally found on cardiac computed tomography angiography in two asymptomatic patients.Four patients underwent surgical interventions,and one patient underwent percutaneous coronary intervention for coronary stenosis.One patient with recurrent ventricular tachycardia required an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator.There were two deaths in patients with intraoperative coronary injury.Conclusion:Preoperative coronary evaluation and long-term follow-up for the development of coronary artery complications are required in patients undergoing right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction surgery to prevent ventricular dysfunction,arrhythmias,and death,especially among those with congenital coronary anomalies.

Right Ventricular Myxoma Causing Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction: A Case Report

A 63-year-old patient presented with dyspnea and chest distress. A computerized tomography and echocardiogram showed a cardiac mass in the right ventricle, which caused obstruction of the right ventricular outflow tract. Coronary angiography revealed a dense meshwork of the abnomorly capillary vessels originating from right coronary artery. The mass was completely excised under cardiopulmonary bypass. The mass attached right ventricle lateral wall and posterior triscupid leaflet. Histology was typical myomatous tissue.

Polytetrafluoroethylene Patch versus Autologous Pericardial Patch for Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Reconstruction in Patients with Tetralogy of Fallot

Objective: For patients of TOF with pulmonary annular hypoplasia, reconstruction of right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) often requires a trans annular patch (TAP). The present study aims to compare the outcomes of TOF repair using Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) patch versus autologous glutaraldehyde fixed pericardial patch for RVOT reconstruction. Materials and methods: 103 consecutive patients undergoing TOF repair in whom TAP was required were randomized into two groups: Group I (pericardial patch), Group II (PTFE patch). Postoperative outcomes in terms of postoperative heart rhythm, duration of mechanical ventilation, mediastinal and pleural drainage, length of stay in intensive care unit (ICU) and hospital mortality were assessed. A separate team of cardiologists independently evaluated pre- and post-operative gradients across the RVOT, degree of pulmonary insufficiency, right ventricular systolic function. Results: There were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of the incidence of postoperative arrhythmias, duration of mechanical ventilation, length of intensive care unit or hospital stay. The requirement of inotropes was no different in the PTFE patch group as compared with the pericardial patch group (16.84 ± 7.04 vs. 17.90 ± 6.71, median 19 vs. 20, p = 0.825). The re-exploration rate was higher in the PTFE group as compared with the pericardial patch group (6 vs. 1). Postoperative Echocar-diography revealed no differences in the RV systolic function between the two groups before discharge. Conclusion: In patients undergoing TOF repair, using a PTFE patch yields comparable results. However, the efficacy of PTFE will only be established once;mid-term and long-term results are available.

Evaluation of global and regional left ventricular systolic function in patients with frequent isolated premature ventricular complexes from the right ventricular outflow tract

Background Frequent premature ventricular complexes from the right ventricular outflow tract （RVOT-PVCs） are associated with left ventricular dysfunction.This study adopted two-dimensional speckle tracking imaging to evaluate global and regional left ventricular myocardial function in patients with frequent RVOT-PVCs.Methods This study included 30 patients with frequent RVOT-PVCs and 30 healthy subjects.Aortic systolic velocity-time integral （AoVTI） and myocardium strain in circumferential （CS）,radial （RS） and longitudinal （LS） directions were evaluated by conventional echocardiography and speckle tracking imaging.All values of patients with RVOT-PVCs were recorded during sinus （PVC-S） and PVC beats （PVC-V）.Results Significant differences were demonstrated in global CS,RS and LS between the control subjects and the PVC-V （CS：（17.46±2.48）% vs.（11.52±3.28）%,RS：（48.26±10.20）% vs.（20.92±9.78）%,LS：（19.89±2.62）% vs.（11.79±3.66）%,P 〈0.01）,and in segmental RS and LS of nearly all the left ventricular segments.Statistical differences in segmental CS between the PVC-V and the control subjects were only observed in anterior,anteroseptal and septal segments （only seen in anteroseptal and septal segments at apex）.Furthermore,V/S AoVTI （AoVTI during the PVC beat divided by AoVTI during the sinus beat,then multiplied by 100%） correlated with coupling interval （r=0.67,P 〈0.001） and global strain （CS：r=0.48,P=0.007; RS：r=0.65,P 〈0.001; LS：r=0.65,P 〈0.001）.Conclusions Frequent RVOT-PVCs can induce global and regional left ventricular systolic dysfunction.The reduction of hemodynamic parameters relates to the coupling interval and the global systolic function.

L-type calcium current in right ventricular outflow tract myocytes of rabbit heart

The mechanism of idiopathic ventricular tachycardia originating from the right ventricular outflow tract （RVOT） is not clear. Many clinical reports have suggested a mechanism of triggered activity. However, there are few studies investigating this be- cause of the technical difficulties associated with examining this theory. The L-type calcium current （/Ca-L）, an important in- ward current of the action potential （AP）, plays an important role in arrhythmogenesis. The aim of this study was to explore differences in the APs of right ventricular （RV） and RVOT cardiomyocytes, and differences in electrophysiological character- istics of the ICa-L in these myocytes. Rabbit RVOT and RV myocytes were isolated and their AP and Ic,-L were investigated us- ing the patch-clamp technique. RVOT cardiomyocytes had a wider range of AP duration （APD） than RV cardiomyocytes, with some markedly prolonged APDs and markedly shortened APDs. The markedly shortened APDs in RVOT myocytes were abolished by treatment with 4-AP, an inhibitor of the transient outward potassium current, but the markedly prolonged APDs remained, with some myocytes with a long AP plateau not repolarizing to resting potential. In addition, early afterdepolariza- tion （EAD） and second plateau responses were seen in RVOT myocytes but not in RV myocytes. RVOT myocytes had a high- er current density for/Ca-L than RV myocytes （RVOT （13.16±0.87） pA pF-1, RV （8.59±1.97） pA pF-1; P〈0.05）. The ICa-L and the prolonged APD were reduced, and the EAD and second plateau response disappeared, after treatment with nifedipine （10 μmol L^-1）, which blocks the Ica-L. In conclusion, there was a wider range of APDs in RVOT myocytes than in RV myocytes, which is one of the basic factors involved in arrhythmogenesis. The higher current density for ICa-L is one of the factors causing prolongation of the APD in RVOT myocytes. The combination of EAD with prolonged APD may be one of the mechanisms of RVOT-VT generation.

Handmade tri-leaflet ePTFE conduits versus homografts for right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction

Background This study aimed to investigate the performance of handmade tri-leaflet expanded polytetrafluoroethylene(ePTFE)conduits in the absence of a suitable homograft.Methods Patients who underwent right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction with tri-leaflet ePTFE conduits or homografts between December 2016 and August 2020 were included.The primary endpoint was the incidence of moderate or severe conduit stenosis(>36 mmHg)and/or moderate or severe insufficiency.The secondary endpoint was the incidence of severe conduit stenosis(>64 mmHg)and/or severe insufficiency.Results There were 102 patients in the ePTFE group and 52 patients in the homograft group.The median age was younger[34.5(interquartile range:20.8-62.8)vs.60.0(interquartile range:39.3-81.0)months,P=0.001]and the median weight was lower[13.5(10.0-19.0)vs.17.8(13.6-25.8)kg,P=0.003]in the ePTFE group.The conduit size was smaller(17.9±2.2 vs.20.5±3.0 mm,P<0.001)and the conduit Z score was lower(1.48±1.04 vs.1.83±1.05,P—0.048)in the ePTFE group.There was no significant difference in the primary endpoints(log rank,T3=0.33)and secondary endpoints(log rank,P=0.35).Multivariate analysis identified lower weight at surgery[P=0.01;hazard ratio:0.75;95%confidence interval(CI)0.59-0.94]and homograft conduit use(P=0.04;hazard ratio:8.43;95%CI 1.14—62.29)to be risk factors for moderate or severe conduit insufficiency.No risk factors were found for moderate or severe conduit stenosis or conduit dysfunction on multivariate analysis.Conclusion Handmade tri-leaflet ePTFE conduits showed acceptable early and midterm outcomes in the absence of a suitable homograft,but a longer follow-up is needed.

Trigger elimination of polymorphic ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation by catheter ablation:trigger and substrate modification

Ventricular fibrillation （VF） is a malignant arrhythmia, usually initiated by a ventricular premature contraction （VPC） during the vulnerable period of cardiac repolarization. Ablation therapy for VF has been described and increasingly reported. Targets for VF triggers are VPCs preceded by Purkinje potentials or from the right ventricular outflow tract （RVOT） in structurally normal hearts, and VPC triggers preceded by Purkinje potentials in ischemic cardiomyopathy. During the session, mapping should be focused on the earliest activation and determining the earliest potential is the key to a successful ablation. However, suppression of VF can be achieved by not only the elimination of triggering VPCs, but also by substrate modification of possible reentry circuits in the Purkinje network, or between the PA and RVOT. The most important issue before the ablation session is the recording of the 12-lead ECG of the triggering event, which can prove invaluable in regionalizing the origin of the triggering VPC for more detailed mapping. In cases where the VPC is not spontaneous or inducible, ablation may be performed by pace mapping. Further studies are needed to evaluate the precise mechanisms of this arrhythmia.

Ⅰ导联R/(R+S)对胸前V3导联移行流出道室性心律失常起源部位的鉴别价值

目的:探索鉴别胸前V3导联移行流出道室性心律失常(OT-VA)起源部位的体表心电图指标。方法:连续选择2017年1月至2022年8月行导管射频消融术的胸前V3导联移行OT-VA患者65例。比较左室流出道起源组(LVOT组)和右室流出道起源组(RVOT组)室性心律失常发作时体表心电图QRS波振幅及相关指标的差异,选择差异有统计学意义的指标,绘制ROC曲线评价所选取指标鉴别OT-VA起源部位的效能。结果:LVOT组11例,RVOT组54例,两组间差异有统计学意义且ROC曲线下面积(AUC)最大的指标为Ⅰ导联R波/(R+S)波振幅比[R/(R+S)],其鉴别OT-VA起源部位的AUC(95%CI)为0.949(0.894~1.000),截断值为0.50。Ⅰ导联R/(R+S)<0.50诊断胸前V3导联移行LVOT起源OT-VA的敏感度、特异度和准确度分别为0.909、0.944和0.938。结论:Ⅰ导联R/(R+S)<0.50可准确鉴别LVOT起源的胸前V3导联移行OT-VA。

激动标测和起搏标测联合指引下解剖消融治疗特发性右室流出道室性早搏的效果

目的探讨激动标测和起搏标测联合指引下解剖消融治疗特发性右室流出道(RVOT)室性早搏的临床价值。方法回顾性分析2023年1—10月在郑州大学第一附属医院心血管内科和许昌市中心医院心血管内科住院接受室性早搏射频消融术的36例患者的资料,经电生理检查证实室性早搏来源于RVOT,根据术中室性早搏数量多少灵活采用激动标测和或起搏标测找到靶点进行对应肺动脉根部瓣下和瓣上联合消融,分析该方法即刻及3个月成功率。结果术中室性早搏数量少的患者也可以快速有效地进行导管消融术并取得满意的远期效果。结论激动标测和起搏标测联合指引下解剖消融治疗特发性RVOT室性早搏临床可行,效果较好。

肺动脉窦内起搏十二导联多导心电图特征分析

目的通过导管技术将起搏器电极放置于肺动脉前窦、左窦、右窦,以获取十二导联心电图,分析这些窦区起搏时的心电图特征,从而为右室流出道室性早搏的定位和消融治疗提供参考。方法选取在2021至2023年间本院诊断为流出道室性早搏并接受射频消融手术患者40例。在手术过程中,消融导管被塑成倒U形,送至肺动脉三个窦区内。通过右前斜30°和左前斜45°的造影技术确认导管位置后,进行起搏以获得三个窦区内的十二导联心电图。结果在40例患者中,成功获取了105份肺动脉窦内起搏心电图,其中右窦34份、前窦35份、左窦36份。右窦起搏时的心电图特征如下:83.3%的情况下,Ⅰ导联形态呈正向波;64.7%的情况下,胸导联R波移行晚于V3导联;在下壁导联(Ⅱ、Ⅲ、AVF)中,73.5%、64.7%和70.6%的情况存在降支切迹。这些特征与左窦和前窦起搏时的心电图特征相比,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。前窦与左窦之间的比较显示,I导联形态差异有统计学意义,而胸导联的移行和下壁导联的降支切迹无差异(P>0.05)。结论肺动脉右窦、前窦和左窦起搏时产生的十二导联心电图有各自的特征。掌握这些特征对于临床医师在进行右室流出道室早的定位和消融治疗时具有重要参考价值,有助于提高手术成功率和效率。

磁导航在右心室流出道起源室性早搏导管消融中的应用

目的探讨磁导航指导下右心室流出道(right ventricular outflow tract,RVOT)起源室性早搏(简称室早)导管消融的有效性、安全性。方法选取92例接受磁导航指导下导管消融的RVOT起源室早患者,按室早起源部位将其分为前间隔组(35例)、中间隔组(26例)、后间隔组(11例)、前游离壁组(4例)、中游离壁组(10例)和后游离壁组(6例)6组。分析6组RVOT起源室早不同起源部位的发病率,并比较6组的消融急性成功率、复发率及安全性。结果RVOT前间隔起源的室早发病率最高,消融急性成功率100%。术后一年,仅RVOT中间隔起源的室早复发,复发率为7.69%。所有患者术中及术后均无手术相关并发症发生。结论RVOT室早多起源于前间隔和中间隔,磁导航指导下的导管消融对此具有较高的有效性和安全性。

Carto XP/Carto3与常规标测指导下消融特发性右室流出道室性早搏的比较

目的比较常规电生理标测与三维电解剖标测系统(Carto XP/Carto3)标测指导下行导管射频消融治疗特发性右室流出道室性早搏(right ventricular outflow tract premature ventricular contraction,RVOT-PVC)的有效性和安全性。方法分析2013年3月至2015年10月于我科进行射频消融治疗的144例室早病例:36例室早患者采用常规电生理标测指导下射频消融(常规组),108例室早采用Carto XP/Carto3标测指导下射频消融(Carto XP/Carto3组)。从靶点标测、消融、术中X线曝光以及手术总耗时等时间方面对两种标测方法进行比较;检测两组术前及术后1 d和3 d C反应蛋白(C reactive protein,CRP)、血清肌钙蛋白Ⅰ(serum cardiac troponinⅠ,c TnⅠ)和磷酸肌酸激酶同工酶(creatine kinase-MB,CK-MB)的变化,观察随访疗效。结果 Carto XP/Carto3组在室早靶点标测、成功消融、X线曝光以及手术总时间方面均较常规电生理标测组明显缩短(P<0.01),心肌损伤指标CRP、c TnⅠ和CK-MB均明显降低(P<0.01);两组的即刻成功率分别为94.4%(34/36)和100%(108/108),差异有统计学意义;术后1个月随访时,常规组即刻成功的34例患者中有3例室早复发,Carto XP/Carto3组无复发病例。术后3个月时,两组均无新的复发病例。结论 Carto XP/Carto3标测指导的消融靶点定位更精准,手术安全性及有效性更好;常规电生理标测指导的射频消融仍具有较高成功率,手术费用相对便宜,为经济困难而又确实需要消融治疗的患者提供了一种可行的选择方案。

右室流出道室性早搏的三维电解剖标测和导管消融

目的:探讨右室流出道(RVOT)室性早搏(室早)的三维电解剖特征及导管消融疗效。方法:选择12例药物治疗无效的RVOT室早患者,药物及心室程序刺激诱发室早频繁发作后,在三维电解剖标测系统(Carto)指导下解剖重建右室流出道,进行室早的激动顺序标测和起搏标测,确定靶点后采用4mm冷盐水灌注导管进行消融。分析、总结RVOT室早局灶起源的解剖分布特点、电生理特征及消融即刻效果,观察消融后远期成功率。结果:RV-OT的激动顺序标测和起搏标测显示,室早的解剖分布主要位于RVOT间隔面(66.7%),少数起源于肺动脉瓣上(16.7%),其靶点电生理记录在窦性心律和室早时具有不同特征。平均放电(2.3±0.5)次可完全终止室早发作。远期随访复发率较低(16.7%)。结论:室早多起源于RVOT间隔部位,也可起源于肺动脉瓣上;即刻消融成功率高。

右室流出道与右室心尖部起搏对心脏收缩功能和左室重构的影响

目的评价右室流出道(RVOT)和右室心尖部(RVA)起搏对心脏收缩同步性、收缩功能和左室重构的影响。方法82例高度或III度房室传导阻滞患者随机分为RVOT起搏组(A组,n=43)和RVA起搏组(B组,n=39),以术前左室12节段达峰时间标准差(Ts-SD)是否>32.6ms对两组患者进行亚组分组,Ts-SD>32.6ms者为A1亚组与B1亚组,Ts-SD≤32.6ms为A2亚组与B2亚组。于术前及术后6个月分别进行超声心动图检查,测量舒张末左室容积(LVEDV)、收缩末左室容积(LVESV)、左室射血分数(LVEF),并采集组织多普勒图像(TDI)进行脱机分析,测量主动脉瓣射血前时间(APET)、肺动脉瓣射血前时间(PPET)、左室12节段收缩达峰时间(Ts),计算室间电机械延迟(IVMD)和Ts-SD。结果术后6个月,两组的IVMD均较术前增加;两组Ts-SD与术前比无差异。亚组分析表明术前同步性好的A2、B2亚组术后Ts-SD升高;术前同步性差的A1亚组术后Ts-SD降低。术后6个月两组LVEDV、LVESV及LVEF与术前比较均无差异,组间比较亦无差异。结论RVOT和RVA起搏短期内对左室收缩功能及左室重构均无影响,术前收缩不同步者可从RVOT起搏中获益。

牛颈静脉带瓣管道重建犬右心室流出道的血流动力学研究

目的 观察自制牛颈静脉带瓣管道重建犬右心室流出道后的血流动力学性能。 方法 应用经戊二醛处理的牛颈静脉带瓣管道对 7只犬行肺动脉与右心室连接 ,重建右心室流出道前后测定肺血流动力学 ,行超声心动图检查牛颈静脉带瓣管道通畅情况。 结果 重建术后 1年 7只犬均存活。重建右心室流出道前后肺动脉收缩压、舒张压和平均压均无明显改变 ,右心室舒张压无明显变化 ,收缩压和平均压显著增加 (P<0 .0 1)。术后超声心动图检查瓣膜关闭良好 ,无明显反流 ,跨瓣压差小 ;术后 1年超声心动图检测发现全部带瓣管道通畅 ,未见明显血栓形成 ,除 1只犬瓣叶活动稍差合并轻度反流外 ,其余犬瓣叶活动良好。心导管测压显示肺动脉与右心室之间压差为 3～ 19mm Hg(1k Pa=7.5 mm Hg) ,管道内舒张压显著高于右心室舒张压 ,右心室造影显示牛颈静脉带瓣管道和肺动脉无明显梗阻。

不同起搏器植入部位对房室传导阻滞患者情绪状态的影响

目的观察不同起搏器植入部位对房室传导阻滞患者焦虑、抑郁情绪的影响,以期引起医生在治疗躯体疾病的同时,重视患者情绪状态的变化。方法根据纳入与排除标准,选取2012年12月—2014年12月河北医科大学第一医院心内科因高度或完全房室传导阻滞植入DDD型号或DDDR型号起搏器的患者78例为研究对象。采用随机数字表法将患者分为右心室心尖部(RVA)组(38例)和右心室流出道间隔部(RVOTs)组(40例)。收集患者一般资料,记录患者术前及术后4周QRS波群时限,术前、术后1周、术后4周焦虑自评量表(SAS)、抑郁自评量表(SDS)评分。结果 RVA组术后4周QRS波群时限长于RVOTs组(P<0.05)。两组术后4周QRS波群时限均长于术前(P<0.05)。起搏器植入部位与时间在SAS、SDS评分上不存在交互作用(P>0.05);起搏器植入部位在SAS、SDS评分上主效应不显著(P>0.05);时间在SAS、SDS评分上主效应显著(P<0.05);两组术后4周SAS、SDS评分均低于术前、术后1周(P<0.05)。结论 RVA起搏及RVOTs起搏均可减少患者的焦虑、抑郁症状,且两者间无差别。