IMPACT OF RADIOFREQUENCY CATHETER ABLATION ON HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE ASSESSED BY THE SF-36 QUESTIONNAIRE IN
G Papiashvili1, N Tabagari-Bregvadze1, J Brugada1
1Jo Ann Medical Center; David Tvildiani Medical University, Tbilisi, Georgia; Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Spain.
Georgian Medical News
|March 27, 2018
Summary
Catheter ablation significantly improves health-related quality of life for patients with paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). This treatment enhances physical, emotional, and social well-being by eliminating arrhythmia episodes and anxiety.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Electrophysiology
- Health Outcomes Research
Background:
- Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) significantly impacts patients' health-related quality of life (HRQoL).
- Catheter ablation is a primary treatment for SVT, but its effect on HRQoL requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of catheter ablation on various aspects of HRQoL in patients with SVT.
- To assess if patient demographics and SVT type influence HRQoL outcomes post-ablation.
Main Methods:
- Seventy consecutive SVT patients (AV Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia, AV Reentrant Tachycardia, Atrial Tachycardia) underwent catheter ablation.
- The SF-36 health questionnaire assessed eight HRQoL domains before and 3 months after successful ablation.
Main Results:
- All eight HRQoL scores demonstrated statistically significant improvements post-ablation (p<0.001).
- Key improvements included physical functioning, role limitations, energy/fatigue, emotional well-being, social functioning, pain, and general health.
- These improvements were observed irrespective of patient age, gender, or specific SVT type.
Conclusions:
- Successful catheter ablation substantially enhances the physical, emotional, and social health of SVT patients.
- The procedure alleviates arrhythmia symptoms and associated anxiety, leading to improved overall HRQoL.
- Catheter ablation offers a robust solution for improving quality of life in SVT patients.
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