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ArticleJournal of nephrology2015

Atrial fibrillation in end stage renal disease patients: influence of hemodialysis on P wave duration and atrial dimension.

S Genovesi, P Fabbrini, F Pieruzzi, E Galbiati, E Sironi, D Pogliani, G Bonforte, M R Viganò, A Stella

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S GenovesiDepartment of Health Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca and Nephrology Unit San Gerardo Hospital, Via Cadore 48, 20900, Monza (MB), Italy. simonetta.genovesi@unimib.it.
P FabbriniDepartment of Health Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca and Nephrology Unit San Gerardo Hospital, Via Cadore 48, 20900, Monza (MB), Italy.
F PieruzziDepartment of Health Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca and Nephrology Unit San Gerardo Hospital, Via Cadore 48, 20900, Monza (MB), Italy.
E GalbiatiDepartment of Health Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca and Nephrology Unit San Gerardo Hospital, Via Cadore 48, 20900, Monza (MB), Italy.
E SironiDepartment of Health Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca and Nephrology Unit San Gerardo Hospital, Via Cadore 48, 20900, Monza (MB), Italy.
D PoglianiNephrology Unit, Antonio Abate Hospital, Varese, Italy.
G BonforteNephrology Unit, Beata Vergine Hospital, Mendrisio, Switzerland.
M R ViganòDepartment of Health Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca and Nephrology Unit San Gerardo Hospital, Via Cadore 48, 20900, Monza (MB), Italy.
A StellaDepartment of Health Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca and Nephrology Unit San Gerardo Hospital, Via Cadore 48, 20900, Monza (MB), Italy.
University of Milano-Bicocca · ITOspedale Regionale di Mendrisio · CHOspedale Sant Antonio · IT

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Abstract

backgroundPrevalence and incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) are high in hemodialysis (HD) patients. Intra-atrial conduction velocity slowing plays an important role in AF onset. The aim of our study was to measure P wave duration (Pwd), expression of intra-atrial conduction velocity, in HD patients with and without a history of AF.

methodsThe study was performed in 47 end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients, subdivided into four groups: 19 patients within the first 6 months from starting HD therapy (HD1); the same patients studied 18 ± 3 months later (HD2); patients with no history of AF and long dialytic age (HD3, n = 13); and patients with sinus rhythm but history of AF (HDAF, n = 15); and 18 healthy controls. In all patients P wave high resolution recording and electrolyte plasma values were obtained before and after a HD session, and atrial diameter was assessed by echocardiography.

resultsPatients with the shortest dialysis vintage showed the shortest Pwd [131.2 ± 11.0 (HD1) vs. 139.8 ± 11.7 (HD2), 142.1 ± 7.2 (HD3), 152.3 ± 15.0 (HDAF) ms; p < 0.05], while Pwd was prolonged in patients with AF history when compared to all other groups (p < 0.03). At multivariate analysis atrial dimension was independently related to Pwd (R = 0.40, p < 0.02). HD session induced a significant increase of Pwd (141 ± 14.0-152 ± 17.0 ms, p < 0.001), that was correlated to modifications of K(+) concentration (R = 0.8, p < 0.0001).

conclusionsHD therapy prolongs Pwd. HD patients with a history of AF have prolonged Pwd compared to patients without, suggesting that increased Pwd is a marker of AF risk in patients with ESRD. HD session acutely increases Pwd, creating conditions favoring AF onset.

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ElectrocardiographyAgedAtrial FibrillationEchocardiographyFemaleHeart AtriaHeart Conduction SystemHumansKidney Failure, ChronicMaleMiddle AgedOrgan SizeRenal DialysisAtrial dimensionAtrial fibrillationEnd stage renal diseaseHemodialysisPotassiumP wave duration

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