승모판막 질환과 동반된 심방세동에 대한 Cox-Maze 술식 후 좌심방 크기 및 기계적 수축력 변화: 중ㆍ단기 경과 관찰 분석 = Change of the Left Atrial Dimension and Transport Function after the Cox-Maze Procedure for Treating Atrial Fibrillation Associated with Mitral Valve Disease: the Short-term and Mid-Term Results

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Background: Although the high efficiency of conversion into sinus rhythm has been demonstrated after performing the Cox-Maze procedure in patients with atrial fibrillation associated with mitral valve disease, the changes in the mechanical function and size of the left atrium have not been determined. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the Maze procedure on the left atrial size and contractile transport function. Material and Method: From July 1997 to July 2008, 647 consecutive patients were operated on for chronic atrial fibrillation associated with mitral valve disease. Among these, 211 patients that (1) were able to be followed up for 2 years after surgery, (2) had sustained normal sinus rhythm, regardless of whether they were taking anti-arrhythmic medications and (3) did not have valvular regurgitation greater than grade III or they did not have moderate grade valvular stenosis were selected for evaluation. The left atrial size and contractile transport function were assessed by transthoracic echocardiography at the postoperative base line (1 year) and at regular follow-up periods (2 years, 3 years, 4 years and 6 year). Result: The left atrial dimension was increased and the contractile transport function was decreased during the follow-up period. The longer the follow-up period, the greater was the statistical significance of the left atrial size increase and contractile transport function decrease. Conclusion: In patients who sustain normal sinus rhythm conversion after a Maze III procedure with a mitral valve operation, there is a gradual increase of the left atrial dimensions and a decrease of contractile transport function during the follow-up period. Therefore, scrupulous follow-up is needed for these patients.

국문 초록 (Abstract)

배경: Cox-Maze 술식은 심방세동의 동율동 전환율은 높지만, 좌심방의 크기 및 기계적 수축력 회복 측면에 대한 효과는 아직 확립되어 있지 않다. 본 연구는 Cox-Maze 술식 후 좌심방 크기 및 기계적 수축력 변화를 알아보기 위해 수행되었다. 대상 및 방법: 1997년 7월부터 2008년 7월까지 승모판막 질환과 동반된 심방세동으로 총 647명의 환자에게 Cox-Maze 술식이 이루어졌다. 이 중, ① 수술 후 경과 관찰 기간이 2년 이상인 경우, ② 수술 후 항부정맥약의 복용 여부와 상관없이, 경과 관찰 기간 도중 시행한 검사상 동율동이 지속된 경우, 그리고 ③ 경과 관찰 기간 도중 시행한 경흉부 심초음파 검사상, 판막의 Grade III 이상의 폐쇄부전증 또는 중등도 이상의 협착증이 없는 경우 등의 3가지 조건을 충족하는 211명을 연구 대상으로 하였다. 결과: 술 후 1년과 그 이후 추적 관찰기간의 경흉부 심초음파 검사상 좌심방 크기는 증가하였으며, 기계적 수축력(E/A ratio)은 감소하였다. 추적 관찰기간이 길어질수록 통계적으로 유의하게 좌심방의 크기 증가와 기계적 수축력(E/A ratio) 감소의 소견을 보였다. 결론: 술 후 초기에 보여지는 회복된 좌심방 크기와 기계적 수축력은 시간이 경과함에 따라 각각 크기 증가와 기계적 수축력 감소를 보인다. 따라서 동율동으로 심박동 전환된 환자도 장기적인 추적관찰을 통해 꾸준한 좌심방 기능 평가가 필요하다고 생각된다.

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