Importance of monitoring zones in the detection of arrhythmias in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators under remote monitoring

Introduction: Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) monitoring zones (MZ) provide passive features that do not interfere with the functioning of active treatment zones. However, it is not known for certain whether programming an MZ affects arrhythmia detection by the ICD. The aim of the prese...

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Main Authors: Sílvia Aguiar Rosa, Pedro Silva Cunha, Ana Lousinha, Bruno Valente, Ana Sofia Delgado, Ricardo Pimenta, Manuel Brás, Madalena Coutinho Cruz, Guilherme Portugal, André Viveiros Monteiro, Mário Oliveira, Rui Cruz Ferreira
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Published: Elsevier 2019-01-01
Series:Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia (English Edition)
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author Sílvia Aguiar Rosa
Pedro Silva Cunha
Ana Lousinha
Bruno Valente
Ana Sofia Delgado
Ricardo Pimenta
Manuel Brás
Madalena Coutinho Cruz
Guilherme Portugal
André Viveiros Monteiro
Mário Oliveira
Rui Cruz Ferreira
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Pedro Silva Cunha
Ana Lousinha
Bruno Valente
Ana Sofia Delgado
Ricardo Pimenta
Manuel Brás
Madalena Coutinho Cruz
Guilherme Portugal
André Viveiros Monteiro
Mário Oliveira
Rui Cruz Ferreira
Importance of monitoring zones in the detection of arrhythmias in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators under remote monitoring
Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia (English Edition)
author_facet Sílvia Aguiar Rosa
Pedro Silva Cunha
Ana Lousinha
Bruno Valente
Ana Sofia Delgado
Ricardo Pimenta
Manuel Brás
Madalena Coutinho Cruz
Guilherme Portugal
André Viveiros Monteiro
Mário Oliveira
Rui Cruz Ferreira
author_sort Sílvia Aguiar Rosa
title Importance of monitoring zones in the detection of arrhythmias in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators under remote monitoring
title_short Importance of monitoring zones in the detection of arrhythmias in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators under remote monitoring
title_full Importance of monitoring zones in the detection of arrhythmias in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators under remote monitoring
title_fullStr Importance of monitoring zones in the detection of arrhythmias in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators under remote monitoring
title_full_unstemmed Importance of monitoring zones in the detection of arrhythmias in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators under remote monitoring
title_sort importance of monitoring zones in the detection of arrhythmias in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators under remote monitoring
publisher Elsevier
series Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia (English Edition)
issn 2174-2049
publishDate 2019-01-01
description Introduction: Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) monitoring zones (MZ) provide passive features that do not interfere with the functioning of active treatment zones. However, it is not known for certain whether programming an MZ affects arrhythmia detection by the ICD. The aim of the present study is to assess the clinical relevance of MZ in a population of patients with ICDs. Methods: In this retrospective analysis of patients with ICDs, with or without cardiac resynchronization therapy, for primary prevention under remote monitoring, the MZ was analyzed and recorded arrhythmias were assessed in detail. Results: A total of 221 patients were studied (77% men; age 64±12 years). Mean ejection fraction was 30±12%. The mean follow-up was 63±35 months. One hundred and seventy-four MZ events were documented in 139 patients (62.9%): 74 of non-sustained ventricular tachycardia (NSVT), 42 of supraventricular tachycardia, 44 of atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter, and five cases of noise. Among the 137 patients who presented with arrhythmias in the MZ (excluding two cases with noise detection only), 22 (16.1%) received appropriate shocks and/or antitachycardia pacing (ATP), while of the other 84 patients, 15.5% received appropriate ICD treatment (p=NS). In patients who presented with NSVT in the MZ, 15 (20.5%) received appropriate shocks and/or ATP. In accordance with the MZ findings, physicians decided to change outpatient medication in 41.7% of all patients in whom arrhythmic events were reported. Conclusion: Ventricular and supraventricular arrhythmias are common findings in the MZ of ICD patients. Programming an MZ is valuable in the diagnosis of arrhythmias and may be a useful tool in clinical practice. Resumo: Introdução: A zona de monitorização (ZM) de cardioversor desfibrilhador implantável (CDI) permite uma funcionalidade passiva que não interfere com o funcionamento das zonas de tratamento ativo. Contudo, não é perfeitamente conhecido se a programação de ZM afeta a deteção de arritmias pelo CDI. O objetivo do presente estudo é avaliar a relevância clínica de ZM numa população submetida a implantação de CDI. Métodos: Análise retrospetiva de doentes submetidos a implantação de CDI, com ou sem terapia de ressincronização cardíaca, em prevenção primária, sob monitorização remota. ZM foi analisada e as arritmias documentadas avaliadas em detalhe. Resultados: Foram estudados 221 doentes (77% homens; 64±12 anos). Fração de ejeção média foi 30±12%. O período de seguimento médio foi 63±35 meses. Foram documentados 174 eventos na ZM, em 139 doentes (62.9%): taquicardia ventricular não sustentada (TVNS) – 74, taquicardia supraventricular – 42, fibrilhação/flutter auricular – 44, ruído – 5. Dos 137 doentes que apresentaram arritmia na ZM (excluindo dois casos de deteção de ruído), 22 (16,1%) receberam choques apropriados ou pacing antitaquicardia (PAT), enquanto que dos restantes 84 doentes, 15,5% receberam terapias apropriadas do CDI (p=NS). Dos doentes que apresentaram TVNS na ZM, 15 (20,5%) receberam choques apropriados e/ou pacing anti-taquicardia (PAT). De acordo com os achados em ZM, o médico decidiu alterar a terapia oral de ambulatório em 41,7% de todos os doentes com eventos arrítmicos reportados. Conclusão: Arritmas ventriculares e supraventriculares são achados comuns na ZM de CDI. A programação de ZM é importante no diagnóstico de arritmias e poderá ser um elemento útil na prática clínica. Keywords: Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, Monitoring zone, Supraventricular arrhythmias, Ventricular arrhythmias, Clinical practice, Palavras-chave: Cardioversor desfibrilhador implantável, Zona de monitorização, Arritmias supraventriculares, Arritmias ventriculares, Prática clínica
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spelling doaj-85500052d7184a0081d73a3e1afa86502020-11-25T01:11:51ZengElsevierRevista Portuguesa de Cardiologia (English Edition)2174-20492019-01-013811116Importance of monitoring zones in the detection of arrhythmias in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators under remote monitoringSílvia Aguiar Rosa0Pedro Silva Cunha1Ana Lousinha2Bruno Valente3Ana Sofia Delgado4Ricardo Pimenta5Manuel Brás6Madalena Coutinho Cruz7Guilherme Portugal8André Viveiros Monteiro9Mário Oliveira10Rui Cruz Ferreira11Corresponding author.; Cardiology Department, Santa Marta Hospital, Lisbon, PortugalCardiology Department, Santa Marta Hospital, Lisbon, PortugalCardiology Department, Santa Marta Hospital, Lisbon, PortugalCardiology Department, Santa Marta Hospital, Lisbon, PortugalCardiology Department, Santa Marta Hospital, Lisbon, PortugalCardiology Department, Santa Marta Hospital, Lisbon, PortugalCardiology Department, Santa Marta Hospital, Lisbon, PortugalCardiology Department, Santa Marta Hospital, Lisbon, PortugalCardiology Department, Santa Marta Hospital, Lisbon, PortugalCardiology Department, Santa Marta Hospital, Lisbon, PortugalCardiology Department, Santa Marta Hospital, Lisbon, PortugalCardiology Department, Santa Marta Hospital, Lisbon, PortugalIntroduction: Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) monitoring zones (MZ) provide passive features that do not interfere with the functioning of active treatment zones. However, it is not known for certain whether programming an MZ affects arrhythmia detection by the ICD. The aim of the present study is to assess the clinical relevance of MZ in a population of patients with ICDs. Methods: In this retrospective analysis of patients with ICDs, with or without cardiac resynchronization therapy, for primary prevention under remote monitoring, the MZ was analyzed and recorded arrhythmias were assessed in detail. Results: A total of 221 patients were studied (77% men; age 64±12 years). Mean ejection fraction was 30±12%. The mean follow-up was 63±35 months. One hundred and seventy-four MZ events were documented in 139 patients (62.9%): 74 of non-sustained ventricular tachycardia (NSVT), 42 of supraventricular tachycardia, 44 of atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter, and five cases of noise. Among the 137 patients who presented with arrhythmias in the MZ (excluding two cases with noise detection only), 22 (16.1%) received appropriate shocks and/or antitachycardia pacing (ATP), while of the other 84 patients, 15.5% received appropriate ICD treatment (p=NS). In patients who presented with NSVT in the MZ, 15 (20.5%) received appropriate shocks and/or ATP. In accordance with the MZ findings, physicians decided to change outpatient medication in 41.7% of all patients in whom arrhythmic events were reported. Conclusion: Ventricular and supraventricular arrhythmias are common findings in the MZ of ICD patients. Programming an MZ is valuable in the diagnosis of arrhythmias and may be a useful tool in clinical practice. Resumo: Introdução: A zona de monitorização (ZM) de cardioversor desfibrilhador implantável (CDI) permite uma funcionalidade passiva que não interfere com o funcionamento das zonas de tratamento ativo. Contudo, não é perfeitamente conhecido se a programação de ZM afeta a deteção de arritmias pelo CDI. O objetivo do presente estudo é avaliar a relevância clínica de ZM numa população submetida a implantação de CDI. Métodos: Análise retrospetiva de doentes submetidos a implantação de CDI, com ou sem terapia de ressincronização cardíaca, em prevenção primária, sob monitorização remota. ZM foi analisada e as arritmias documentadas avaliadas em detalhe. Resultados: Foram estudados 221 doentes (77% homens; 64±12 anos). Fração de ejeção média foi 30±12%. O período de seguimento médio foi 63±35 meses. Foram documentados 174 eventos na ZM, em 139 doentes (62.9%): taquicardia ventricular não sustentada (TVNS) – 74, taquicardia supraventricular – 42, fibrilhação/flutter auricular – 44, ruído – 5. Dos 137 doentes que apresentaram arritmia na ZM (excluindo dois casos de deteção de ruído), 22 (16,1%) receberam choques apropriados ou pacing antitaquicardia (PAT), enquanto que dos restantes 84 doentes, 15,5% receberam terapias apropriadas do CDI (p=NS). Dos doentes que apresentaram TVNS na ZM, 15 (20,5%) receberam choques apropriados e/ou pacing anti-taquicardia (PAT). De acordo com os achados em ZM, o médico decidiu alterar a terapia oral de ambulatório em 41,7% de todos os doentes com eventos arrítmicos reportados. Conclusão: Arritmas ventriculares e supraventriculares são achados comuns na ZM de CDI. A programação de ZM é importante no diagnóstico de arritmias e poderá ser um elemento útil na prática clínica. Keywords: Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, Monitoring zone, Supraventricular arrhythmias, Ventricular arrhythmias, Clinical practice, Palavras-chave: Cardioversor desfibrilhador implantável, Zona de monitorização, Arritmias supraventriculares, Arritmias ventriculares, Prática clínicahttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2174204919300078