Among these patients, 14.7% (21) in group A and 7.7% (6) in group B had redo procedure (p¼0.12). Procedure time was significantly lower in Group A than Group B (190.2AE39.9 vs. 230AE50.38 minutes, P < 0.0001). There was not any significant difference in fluoroscopy time between the two groups (p¼0.49). Mean survival from recurrence for group A and B at 12 months was 26.8% vs 41.1% respectively (p¼0.051). There were no significant differences in adverse events between the two groups in 12-month follow-up (P¼0.16). CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated that PVAC catheter can significantly reduce procedure time for PVAI procedure, however, it may increase the likelihood of further recurrence of atrial tachyarrhythmia.
Background:
Dental fear and anxiety (DFA) is considered the main reason of dental negligence which can lead to detrimental oral health as well as overall health including psychological well-being and quality of life in an individual.
Aims:
The present trial was aimed to assess the skill and knowledge of dentists in managing DFA in adult subjects, to evaluate the available strategies used in treating such subjects, and to find the need for further education.
Materials and Methods:
The present study was an original survey and questionnaire trial, which was distributed to the 82 dentists. The collected data were subjected to statistical evaluation and the results were formulated.
Results:
Educating and motivating subjects was found to be effective by 62.19% (n = 51) of dentists followed by successive approximation, and muscle relaxation was considered highly ineffective by one responder (1.21%). Music and reduced waiting time in the clinic appeared to be the most effective strategy as responded by 56.09% (n = 46) of dentists. Attempting treatment in various visits than a single seems to be a highly ineffective technique by 4 dentists (4.87%).
Conclusion:
Within its limitation, the study showed that the application of various behavior modification techniques can be effective in alleviating DFA in adult patients.
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