Discussion on Efficacy of Yiqi Fumai Granule after Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation in the Patients with Concomitant Sinus Node Dysfunction and Atrial Fibrillation
To evaluate the efficacy of Yiqi Fumai granule after radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) in the patients who had concomitant sinus node dysfunction (SND) and atrial fibrillation (AF).Methods:Twenty-two patients with SND after successful RFCA for AF in our hospital from January 2015 to June 2017 were retrospectively analyzed.18 patients had sinus bradycardia and 6 of them had concomitant sinus pauses.Only sinus pauses occurred in 4 patients.After RFCA,all patients were treated with Yiqi Fumai granule for 8 weeks.After 1-year follow up,recurrence of AF,sinus node function and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndrome were assessed.Results:Early recurrence of AF was occurred in 4 patients,and 3 of them were free of recurrent AF at 2 months after RFCA.21 patients had a significant increase in mean heart rate during 1-year follow-up time.One patient had pacemakers implanted due to serious sinus bradycardia during follow-up time.None patient had sinus pauses ≥3 s.All 22 patients had a drastic reduction of ≥70% in TCM syndrome score during 1-year follow-up time.Conclusion:After RFCA of AF in patients who had concomitant SND and AF,the application of Yiqi Fumai granule can reduce the recurrence of AF,improve sinus node function and improve clinical symptoms.