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Distribution Variance of Focal Atrial Tachycardia Foci and Long‐Term Outcomes After Ablation: Experience From Two Chinese Centers

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

Methods and Results A total of 323 consecutive FAT patients who underwent electrophysiological study and radiofrequency catheter ablation between January 2011 and March 2023 were selected for this study. Conclusion Significant age differences were observed in the distribution of FAT foci.

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Baptist Health Lexington Enhances 20-Year Leadership in Pioneering Advanced Robotic Technology for Heart Disease Patients

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With the unveiling of the Genesis System, Baptist Health Lexington has become the first in Kentucky, and one of the first in the world, to provide the latest advancement in robotic technology to treat cardiac arrhythmias. “We In 2006, Lewis realized something was not right with his heart during one of his regular outdoor runs.

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A fascinating electrophysiology case. What is this wide complex tachycardia, and how best to manage it?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

the most commonly overlooked arrhythmia ( See My Comment at the bottom of the page in the May 1, 2023 — and the November 12, 2019 post , among others ). Why was it Wrong to Think the Rhythm was AFlutter? I have emphasized on many occasions in Dr. Smith's ECG Blog how AFlutter is by far (!)

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Boston Scientific Initiates AVANT GUARD Clinical Trial to Evaluate FARAPULSE Pulsed Field Ablation System as First-Line Treatment for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation

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Unlike paroxysmal AF, which describes symptoms that last for seven days or fewer, persistent AF is a sustained arrhythmia that lasts for more than a week 1. Early treatment of persistent AF can reduce the risk of blood clots, stroke, and heart failure, and may prevent the disease from becoming permanent.

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Ion channel trafficking implications in heart failure

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

billion in 2023, warranting a better understanding of the mechanisms involved in HF. Among the most serious manifestations associated with HF is arrhythmia due to the electrophysiological changes within the cardiomyocyte. The total cost of care for HF is USD 69.8

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UC San Diego Health First in Region to Implant Dual Chamber, Leadless Pacemaker

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The most common arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation , will affect approximately 12.1 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in July 2023, a new leadless pacemaker system placed in both chambers of the heart and using a novel communication technology is now offering a more minimally invasive option for patients. Approved by the U.S.

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Toward safer catheter-based electrophysiology procedures: First do no net harm!

HeartRhythm

In the past decade, major advances were made in catheter ablation for arrhythmias and implantation of cardiac implantable electronic devices.1 1 Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) and ventricular tachycardia (VT) has become the standard of care for many patients presenting with these arrhythmias.2–4