Keith Mugarura
@keithmugarura.bsky.social
Farmer. Pediatrics. Cardiology. Follower of Jesus. UG
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November 17, 2024 at 6:26 AM
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Reposted by Keith Mugarura
Among patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy & VT an initial strategy of catheter ablation ⚡️led to a lower risk of a composite primary end-point event 🆚 antiarrhythmic drug therapy 💊
#AHA24 #VANISH2 #LBCT
📎 www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
#AHA24 #VANISH2 #LBCT
📎 www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
Catheter Ablation or Antiarrhythmic Drugs for Ventricular Tachycardia | NEJM
Patients with ventricular tachycardia and ischemic cardiomyopathy are at high risk for adverse outcomes. Catheter ablation is commonly used when antiarrhythmic drugs do not suppress ventricular tac...
www.nejm.org
November 17, 2024 at 4:09 AM
Among patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy & VT an initial strategy of catheter ablation ⚡️led to a lower risk of a composite primary end-point event 🆚 antiarrhythmic drug therapy 💊
#AHA24 #VANISH2 #LBCT
📎 www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
#AHA24 #VANISH2 #LBCT
📎 www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
Reposted by Keith Mugarura
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OPTION
LAAC device vs DOAC post a fib ablation
N=1600, f/u 3y
PEP (death, stroke or SE)
NI margin 5% RD, 1.5 RR
Result: 41 vs 44, 5.3% vs 5.8% (c/w 10% assumed), RD: -0.5%, UL 1.8%; HR 0.91, 0.59-1.39
NI met for RD and RR margin
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
Left Atrial Appendage Closure after Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation | NEJM
Oral anticoagulation is recommended after ablation for atrial fibrillation among patients at high risk for stroke. Left atrial appendage closure is a mechanical alternative to anticoagulation, but ...
www.nejm.org
November 16, 2024 at 8:08 PM
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OPTION
LAAC device vs DOAC post a fib ablation
N=1600, f/u 3y
PEP (death, stroke or SE)
NI margin 5% RD, 1.5 RR
Result: 41 vs 44, 5.3% vs 5.8% (c/w 10% assumed), RD: -0.5%, UL 1.8%; HR 0.91, 0.59-1.39
NI met for RD and RR margin
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....