The Utility of Leadless Atrioventricular Synchronous Pacemaker Implantation as a Novel Alternative to a Traditional Pacemaker During Pregnancy

SHAH, MEET; HASHEMI, ASHKAN; AFRIYIE, FELIX; SINGH, INDERJIT; KIM, HYOEUN; AZIZ, EMAD

doi:10.19102/icrm.2023.14084

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“…Long-term success: Catheter ablation, when successful, can offer long-term freedom from arrhythmias. This reduces the need for ongoing medication management and provides patients peace of mind [ 38 ].…”

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Holistic Approaches to Arrhythmia Management: Combining Medication, Ablation, and Device Interventions

Chaudhary,

Dev,

Kumari

et al. 2023

Cureus

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This narrative review investigates the severe health issue of arrhythmias, which affects millions of people worldwide. A multifaceted strategy incorporating medicine, catheter ablation, and advanced device interventions is necessary to manage these disorders effectively. Medication is the cornerstone, and as antiarrhythmic medications develop, their efficacy and side effects are reduced. Success depends on having individualized treatment strategies that consider patient profiles and arrhythmia type. Catheter ablation, a minimally invasive surgery that targets and removes faulty heart electrical circuits, has become a potent therapy when drugs are ineffective. Technological developments, including high-resolution mapping systems and customized catheters, improve precision. Pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) are two examples of implantable cardiac devices essential to managing all types of arrhythmias. Pacemakers provide a regular heartbeat when the body's natural pacing mechanism fails. At the same time, ICDs, with cutting-edge algorithms, can identify and stop life-threatening arrhythmias and offer high-risk patients vital protection. As device technology advances, smaller, more durable devices become available, improving patient comfort and lowering the need for replacements. The seamless fusion of these three strategies is where holistic arrhythmia management shines. Even for difficult instances, customized combination therapy combining medicine, ablation, and device interventions offers complete solutions. Healthcare providers must collaborate for this integrated strategy to deliver personalized, efficient, and holistic care. In conclusion, the management of arrhythmias has developed into a dynamic, synergistic discipline where drugs, catheter ablation, and devices all work in concert to deliver comprehensive care. For those with arrhythmias, a patient-centered strategy that considers their particular patient features and best integrates different modalities can significantly enhance their quality of life. The effectiveness and accessibility of holistic arrhythmia management could be further improved because of ongoing developments in these fields, which is encouraging for patients and medical professionals.

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