Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is a family inherited cardiomyopathy associated with ventricular arrhythmias. With the development of molecular biology, histology, imaging, and other dia.

Cardiomyopathy 52

Cardiomyopathy Tachycardia Arrhythmia Ablation 52

European Journal of Heart Failure

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Overview of the study population and effects observed after catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. Herein we describe the effects of catheter ablation on AF burden, arrhythmia recurrences, and ventricular function in end-stage HF. to 39.18.3% ( p <0.001) following ablation. PVI, pulmonary vein isolation.

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Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Heart Failure Arrhythmia 40

HeartRhythm

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

In arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC), risk of atrial arrhythmias (AA) persists after ventricular tachycardia (VT) ablation.

Tachycardia 40

Tachycardia Arrhythmia Cardiomyopathy Ablation 40

HeartRhythm

AUGUST 13, 2024

Cardiac amyloidosis (CA) involves the abnormal accumulation of misfolded proteins in the heart muscle, leading to restrictive cardiomyopathy.1 Atrial arrhythmias (AA), particularly atrial fibrillation (AF), are prevalent in CA and may impact long-term cardiovascular outcomes, prompting an investigation into early rhythm management strategies.2

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Arrhythmia Ablation Atrial Fibrillation Outcomes 40

HeartRhythm

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As a result, different alternative septal reduction approaches, including transapical septal myomectomy 4, and even catheter-based radiofrequency ablation 5 have been described.

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Ablation Arrhythmia Cardiomyopathy 45

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

JANUARY 6, 2025

Tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy refers to changes in cardiac structure and function that result from rapid arrhythmia and can manifest as a continuous or recurrent event. Cardiomyopathy induced by atrial ta.

Cardiomyopathy 40

Cardiomyopathy Tachycardia Arrhythmia Ablation 40

European Journal of Heart Failure

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Ablation will be performed with the use of a substrate-based approach in which the myocardial scar is mapped and ablated while the heart remains predominantly in sinus rhythm. Cardiovascular mortality, driven by sudden cardiac death, is the main reason for dying while waiting for heart transplantation (HTx).

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Heart Transplant Transplant Heart Failure Ablation 40

Heart BMJ

MAY 10, 2024

Objective The objective is to evaluate the 5-year follow-up results of percutaneous intramyocardial septal radiofrequency ablation (PIMSRA) for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM), including clinical status, electrocardiographic and echocardiographic characteristics. Methods 27 patients (age: 44.3±15.5

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Ablation Exercise Heart Failure Cardiomyopathy 52

HeartRhythm

JUNE 3, 2024

Recent advancements in catheter ablation for structural ventricular tachycardia (VT), such as high-density mapping and cardiac imaging-based detection of target areas, have significantly improved the efficacy of ablation procedures.

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Sudden Cardiac Death Tachycardia Ablation Defibrillator 40

HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Wild-type transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTRwt-CM) is often accompanied by atrial fibrillation (AF), atrial flutter (AFL), and atrial tachycardia (AT), which are difficult to control because beta-blockers and antiarrhythmic drugs can worsen heart failure (HF).

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Atrial Flutter Atrial Fibrillation Tachycardia Cardiomyopathy 40

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

She remained in flutter despite diuresis, rate control with metoprolol and digoxin, cardioversion, and ablation. She underwent a cesarean section at 32 weeks given ongoing arrhythmia and heart failure symptoms. Her arrhythmia burden continued to lessen. Skin fragility and poor uterine tone were noted intraoperatively.

Cardiomyopathy 40

Cardiomyopathy Arrhythmia Aortic Atrial Fibrillation 40

Heart BMJ

JANUARY 10, 2024

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is a disease characterised by fibrofatty replacement of the ventricular myocardium due to specific mutations, leading to ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. Emerging evidence suggests that combining flecainide and bisoprolol may be efficacious.

Cardiomyopathy 40

Cardiomyopathy Sudden Cardiac Death Ablation Arrhythmia 40

HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Supraventricular tachycardias are the most common arrhythmias that occur during pregnancy. When pharmacologic therapy fails, fluoroless catheter ablation utilizing electroanatomic mapping systems and intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) may be considered. Pharmacologic therapy is often preferred in pregnant patients.

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Tachycardia Ablation Pharmacology Arrhythmia 40

Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology

JUNE 5, 2024

Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Epicardial approach in ventricular tachycardia (VT) ablation is still regarded as a second-step strategy, due to the risk of complications. The epicardial approach was considered useful if epicardial ablation was performed after epicardial mapping.

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Ablation Tachycardia Heart Disease Cardiomyopathy 40

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 8, 2025

Recent research has identified cases of sustained FAT originating from the interatrial septum (IAS); a subset of cases presents a unique challenge, with foci originating from the peri-patent foramen ovale (peri-PFO), requiring specialized management during catheter ablation.

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Tachycardia Ablation Cardiomyopathy Electrocardiogram 40

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Abstract Introduction Premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) are the most common ventricular arrhythmia that are encountered in the clinical practice. Recent data suggests that high PVC burden may lead to the development of PVC-induced cardiomyopathy (PVC-CM) even in patients without structural heart disease.

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Cardiomyopathy Pharmacology Coronary Artery Disease Ablation 40

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

APRIL 30, 2024

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a genetic disorder with a guarded prognosis which occurs in about 1:500 individuals. The most common symptom of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is dyspnoea which occurs in 90% of cases and is due to elevated left ventricular diastolic pressures as a consequence of the diastolic dysfunction.

Cardiomyopathy 40

Cardiomyopathy Bicuspid/Mitral Document Arrhythmia 40

Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

APRIL 28, 2024

In all probability, this dilation is a form of atrial tachycardia and atrial cardiomyopathy. Spatial relationship of sites for atrial fibrillation drivers and atrial tachycardia in patients with both arrhythmias July 2017 International Journal of Cardiology 248(3) AF begets AF. Implications for electrophysiologists.

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Atrial Fibrillation Bicuspid/Mitral Pulmonary Ablation 75

Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, Volume 16, Issue 11 , Page e012191, November 1, 2023. BACKGROUND:The cause of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) in the young is highly varied. Ablation was acutely successful in 13 of 14 patients with recurrence in 3.

Cardiomyopathy 40

Cardiomyopathy Atrial Fibrillation Electrophysiology Ablation 40

HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Atrial fibrillation (AF), a common cardiac arrhythmia, often results in significant atrial remodeling, including atrial cardiomyopathy and dilatation. Notably, aFMR is linked to a higher recurrence rate of AF after catheter ablation. Notably, aFMR is linked to a higher recurrence rate of AF after catheter ablation.

Atrial Fibrillation 40

Atrial Fibrillation Bicuspid/Mitral Ablation Cardiomyopathy 40

HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Belhassen’s ventricular tachycardia is an uncommon arrhythmia in infants. Ivabradine, which has no inotropic effects, has been increasingly utilized for treatment of refractory arrhythmias. Ivabradine, which has no inotropic effects, has been increasingly utilized for treatment of refractory arrhythmias.

Tachycardia 40

Tachycardia Arrhythmia Cardiomyopathy Ablation 40

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

APRIL 1, 2024

Atrial tachycardia (AT) originating from the left atrial appendage (LAA) is uncommon and the most difficult arrhythmia to eliminate. Therefore, we present the case of a 5-year-old girl with tachycardia-induced.

Tachycardia 40

Tachycardia Electrophysiology Arrhythmia Cardiomyopathy 40

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

JANUARY 9, 2025

ABSTRACT Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cause of arrhythmia-induced cardiomyopathy. Effective management strategies include medical therapy for rate and rhythm control, catheter ablation (CA), and goal-directed medical therapy.

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Atrial Fibrillation Diabetes Ablation Heart Failure 40

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Background:Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is highly prevalent in patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM), and the severity of OSA appears to worsen following septal myoectomy. Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4139913-A4139913, November 12, 2024. During a median follow-up of 23.1

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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Cardiomyopathy Atrial Fibrillation Heart Failure 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 28, 2023

It was ablated. == MY Comment , by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 6/28 /2023 ): == There is a tendency for clinicians to interpret cardiac arrhythmias in binary fashion. In my opinion — it is a mistake to interpret arrhythmias in strict "binary" fashion — since rather than "either/or" — optimal interpretation is more of a probability statement.

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Tachycardia Ultrasound Heart Disease Atrial Fibrillation 98

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Fragmented QRS is a marker of myocardial scar and consequent arrhythmias in ischemic and nonischemic cardiomyopathy. Multiple accessory pathways can occur and radiofrequency catheter ablation is effective. Splintered and polyphasic QRS of Ebstein’s anomaly can also be considered as fragmented QRS as per the new terminology.

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Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Heart Disease VSD 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

Medical treatment for heart failure was optimized and after a few days the patient was discharged with referral to VT ablation procedure. There is almost always the possibility of exceptions ( ie, prior infarction or cardiomyopathy that might result in a very abnormal baseline tracing ).

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Tachycardia Electrophysiology Atrial Flutter Ischemia 120

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2019

They had a history of non-ischemic cardiomyopathy (EF 30%), as well as PCI with one stent. Ablation to prevent recurrent flutter was performed. In most middle-aged patients with a history of cardiomyopathy, a WCT will usually be VT. Fragmentation suggests scarring (ie, from prior MI and/or cardiomyopathy ).

Tachycardia 52

Tachycardia Atrial Flutter Cardiomyopathy Atrial Fibrillation 52

Ken Grauer, MD

DECEMBER 12, 2024

My understanding is that the decision was made for today's patient to be formally evaluated by EP cardiology with consideration given to ablation and/or insertion of an ICD ( I mplantable C ardioverter D efibrillator ). I offer the above as retrospective reflection to stimulate discussion on actions to consider.

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Blog Tachycardia Heart Disease Congenital Heart Disease 82

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2023

See this even more interesting and more dramatic and fascinating case: History of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HOCM), with Tachycardia and High Lactate = My Comment by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 10/28 /2023 ): = QUESTION: For clarity in Figure-1 — I've reproduced today's ECG without the long lead rhythm strip. Abnormal ST-T wave abnormalities.

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Preserved Ejection Fraction Sudden Cardiac Death Heart Failure Chest Pain 58

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

The patient was found to have a "concealed" posteroseptal pathway (WPW without delta waves) confirmed to have SVT at EP study and was ablated. Here is the Electrophysilogist's note: "Only 1 pathway attachment could be ablated, the second one deep within the CS could not be ablated with high power.

Tachycardia 52

Tachycardia Heart Disease Dysrhythmia Ablation 52

DAIC

JUNE 19, 2024

By 1909 ECGs were being used to diagnose cases of arrhythmia; by 1910 to diagnose indicators of a heart attack. to develop an AI-algorithm for identifying and triaging patients with Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a condition currently undetected in 80% of cases.

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AFIB Reimbursement Research Atrial Fibrillation 105

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Atrail electroanatomic voltage mapping (Atrial-EAVM) and late gadolinium enhancement imaging (Atrial-LGE) quantify the functional and anatomic extent of atrial fibrosis, a central component of atrial cardiomyopathy. Both measures predicted the likelihood of arrhythmia recurrence. Key Finding. Take Home Message.

Cardiomyopathy 40

Cardiomyopathy Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Arrhythmia 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Whenever I see PVCs with the morphology and axis seen in todays case I always look for signs of AC ( Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy ). Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy often manifests with PVCs from the RV. The ECG in Figure-1 however, shows no signs of arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy. What will be your next measure?

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Tachycardia Arrhythmia Atrial Flutter Ablation 73