In the 70＇s, we classified for the first time the blocks at the atrial level into interatrial blocks （IAB）, partial and advanced, and other types of atrial blocks including the concept of atrial aberrancy, and atri...In the 70＇s, we classified for the first time the blocks at the atrial level into interatrial blocks （IAB）, partial and advanced, and other types of atrial blocks including the concept of atrial aberrancy, and atrial dissociation.展开更多
The high prevalence of interatrial block （IAB） is widely neglected due to its frequent underdiaguosis. Its prevalence depends mainly on age and also on the presence of associ- ated heart disease. In patients without...The high prevalence of interatrial block （IAB） is widely neglected due to its frequent underdiaguosis. Its prevalence depends mainly on age and also on the presence of associ- ated heart disease. In patients without structural heart dis- ease, it is mainly an elderly condition. This is particularly true for advanced IAB, rarely found in global population before 65 years but with prevalence of 8% in the 70＇s and 25% in centenarians,tll When studying prevalence data of this condition, three factors should be taken into account in order to interpret differences that are frequently related with the methodology used （Table 1, Figure 1）.展开更多
It was not until 1979 that Bayes de Ltma described atrial conduction blocks and classified them as interatrial and intra- atrial.Interatrial blocks refer to conduction disorders lo- cated between the atria, while intr...It was not until 1979 that Bayes de Ltma described atrial conduction blocks and classified them as interatrial and intra- atrial.Interatrial blocks refer to conduction disorders lo- cated between the atria, while intraalxial blocks occur within the same atrium. This work motivated several authors, in- cluding Bayes himself, to further investigate atrial conduc- tion and interatrial block （IAB）.展开更多
Atrial fibrillation （AF） is the most frequent arrhythmia. Due to population aging, AF is a growing epidemic and its importance will continue to increase in the next decades. Although the prevalence of AF is high in ...Atrial fibrillation （AF） is the most frequent arrhythmia. Due to population aging, AF is a growing epidemic and its importance will continue to increase in the next decades. Although the prevalence of AF is high in advanced age, the number of subjects with predisposing factors for AF is even higher. Most of these factors increase the risk of atrial fibro- sis, an important component of atrial arrhythmia mecha- nisms. In fact, the new techniques to detect atrial fibrosis are showing the strong association between atrial fibrosis and AF risk. Regarding predisposing factors for AF, interatrial block （LAB） seems to be a key factor.展开更多
Recent studies have suggested that patients with high CHA2DS2VASc-score [Congestive Heart failure, hyperten- sion, Age ≥ 75 years （doubled）, Diabetes, Stroke （doubled）, Vascular disease, Age 65-74 years, Sex cate...Recent studies have suggested that patients with high CHA2DS2VASc-score [Congestive Heart failure, hyperten- sion, Age ≥ 75 years （doubled）, Diabetes, Stroke （doubled）, Vascular disease, Age 65-74 years, Sex category （female sex）] thromboembolic complications occurred irrespective of the presence of atrial fibrillation （AF） and anticoagulant therapy may be initiated irrespective of documented AF.展开更多
文摘In the 70＇s, we classified for the first time the blocks at the atrial level into interatrial blocks （IAB）, partial and advanced, and other types of atrial blocks including the concept of atrial aberrancy, and atrial dissociation.
文摘The high prevalence of interatrial block （IAB） is widely neglected due to its frequent underdiaguosis. Its prevalence depends mainly on age and also on the presence of associ- ated heart disease. In patients without structural heart dis- ease, it is mainly an elderly condition. This is particularly true for advanced IAB, rarely found in global population before 65 years but with prevalence of 8% in the 70＇s and 25% in centenarians,tll When studying prevalence data of this condition, three factors should be taken into account in order to interpret differences that are frequently related with the methodology used （Table 1, Figure 1）.
文摘It was not until 1979 that Bayes de Ltma described atrial conduction blocks and classified them as interatrial and intra- atrial.Interatrial blocks refer to conduction disorders lo- cated between the atria, while intraalxial blocks occur within the same atrium. This work motivated several authors, in- cluding Bayes himself, to further investigate atrial conduc- tion and interatrial block （IAB）.
文摘Atrial fibrillation （AF） is the most frequent arrhythmia. Due to population aging, AF is a growing epidemic and its importance will continue to increase in the next decades. Although the prevalence of AF is high in advanced age, the number of subjects with predisposing factors for AF is even higher. Most of these factors increase the risk of atrial fibro- sis, an important component of atrial arrhythmia mecha- nisms. In fact, the new techniques to detect atrial fibrosis are showing the strong association between atrial fibrosis and AF risk. Regarding predisposing factors for AF, interatrial block （LAB） seems to be a key factor.
文摘Recent studies have suggested that patients with high CHA2DS2VASc-score [Congestive Heart failure, hyperten- sion, Age ≥ 75 years （doubled）, Diabetes, Stroke （doubled）, Vascular disease, Age 65-74 years, Sex category （female sex）] thromboembolic complications occurred irrespective of the presence of atrial fibrillation （AF） and anticoagulant therapy may be initiated irrespective of documented AF.
