ArticleHerzschrittmachertherapie & Elektrophysiologie2020
[Safety and efficiency of interventional electrophysiology utilizing the German "Belegarztsystem"].
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Abstract
introductionElectrophysiology study (EPS) and catheter ablation (abl.), in particular for atrial fibrillation, are increasingly performed in Germany. Therefore, measures and steps to ensure quality assurance are indicated. Most of the procedures are performed by physicians employed by hospitals; however, some are also carried out by attending cardiologists on contract in private practice, applying the so-called Belegarztsystem. The aim of this study was to determine the safety and efficiency of an interventional electrophysiology performed in a German Belegarztsystem.
methodsBased on a prospective registry, we analyzed procedure-related data from 1400 consecutive EPS/abl. performed at our center between 2014 and 2018. One-year follow-up data (arrhythmia recurrences, complications, deaths) were collected for all procedures carried out during the first 2 years.
resultsIn the total study cohort, no periprocedural death occurred, and there was a low cumulative incidence of groin complications (0.9%). The most common procedure (n = 772) was complex ablation for atrial fibrillation/flutter (55%). In this group, the success rate was 98% (acute) and 65% (1 year), and the cumulative rate of complications was 5.0% (transient ischemic attack/stroke 0.1%, pericardial tamponade 0.4%, relevant pericarditis/pericardial effusion 1.1%, groin complication 1.5%, other 1.9%). For the other procedures, rates for success and complications were comparable, and procedure times and x‑ray doses tended to be lower in our analysis as compared to prior reports.
conclusionInterventional electrophysiology, carried out by experienced operators and qualified staff, can be performed safely and effectively by attending physicians in a Belegarztsystem.
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