In-Hospital Complications Associated With Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation in the United States Between 2000 and 2010
MedStar Washington Hospital Center · University of Kansas · +7 more institutions
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Atrial fibrillation ablation has made tremendous progress with respect to innovation, efficacy, and safety. However, limited data exist regarding the burden and trends in adverse outcomes arising from this procedure. The aim of our study was to examine the frequency of adverse events attributable to atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation and the influence of operator and hospital volume on outcomes. METHODS AND RESULTS: With the use of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample, we identified AF patients treated with catheter ablation. We investigated common complications including cardiac perforation and tamponade, pneumothorax, stroke, transient ischemic attack, vascular access complications…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 35.16
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 26
Authors
20- ADAbhishek DeshmukhCorresponding
MedStar Washington Hospital Center, University of Kansas, Emory University, Wayne State University, Staten Island University Hospital, The University of Kansas Health System, University of Kansas Medical Center, Drexel University, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
- NPNileshkumar Patel
MedStar Washington Hospital Center, University of Kansas, Emory University, Wayne State University, Staten Island University Hospital, The University of Kansas Health System, University of Kansas Medical Center, Drexel University, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
- SPSadip Pant
MedStar Washington Hospital Center, University of Kansas, Emory University, Wayne State University, Staten Island University Hospital, The University of Kansas Health System, University of Kansas Medical Center, Drexel University, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
- NSNeeraj Shah
MedStar Washington Hospital Center, University of Kansas, Emory University, Wayne State University, Staten Island University Hospital, The University of Kansas Health System, University of Kansas Medical Center, Drexel University, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
- ACAnkit Chothani
MedStar Washington Hospital Center, University of Kansas, Emory University, Wayne State University, Staten Island University Hospital, The University of Kansas Health System, University of Kansas Medical Center, Drexel University, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Topics & keywords
- Medicine
- Atrial fibrillation
- Catheter ablation
- Cardiac tamponade
- Complication
- Pneumothorax
- Adverse effect
- Stroke (engine)