Medical Xpress - Cardiology

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

A catheter ablation procedure widely used to treat the most common heart rhythm disorder significantly reduces the burden of atrial fibrillation (AF) and results in clinically important improvements in symptoms and quality of life compared with a sham (placebo) procedure, according to late breaking research presented Sept.

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HeartRhythm

JUNE 17, 2024

The association between serum potassium and atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence after catheter ablation remains unclear.

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HeartRhythm

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The influence of hemodynamic parameters on the recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) following catheter ablation is not well known, and it remains unclear whether a nomogram combining risk factors and hemodynamic parameters improves prediction accuracy.

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DAIC

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Launching the first FDA -approved PFA technology is not just a milestone; the PulseSelect PFA system is setting a new standard in safety for AF ablation with excellent efficacy and efficiency 1. In my clinical experience with the catheter, it was designed for AF ablation procedures.

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JAMA Cardiology

APRIL 23, 2024

This systematic review and meta-analysis investigates the efficacy of catheter ablation compared with rate or rhythm control among patients with atrial fibrillation and heart failure.

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American College of Cardiology

JULY 22, 2024

The goal of the ADVENT trial was to compare the safety and efficacy of pulsed field catheter ablation for symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) with that of conventional thermal ablation techniques (radiofrequency or cryoballoon).

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HeartRhythm

AUGUST 27, 2024

Epicardial Marshall bundle (MB) are frequently utilized in left atrial tachycardias (LATs) post atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation with pulmonary vein isolation and substrate modification.

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DAIC

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Outcomes of ablation with the FARAPULSE PFA System – a nonthermal treatment in which electric fields selectively ablate heart tissue – will be compared to outcomes following use of anti-arrhythmic drug (AAD) therapy, which is commonly prescribed for patients living with persistent AF. The company now anticipates U.S. Circulation.

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HeartRhythm

AUGUST 13, 2024

1 Transhepatic access has been used for cardiac procedures in such individuals, particularly children, though only rare cases of atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation have been reported.2-4 2-4 We aimed to describe the procedural steps, safety and efficacy of AF ablation using transhepatic access.

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

JUNE 20, 2024

In this study we investigated the impact of ABC stroke score on the recurrence of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) following radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA).

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 8, 2024

There is insufficient data assessing the regional differences in catheter ablation outcomes for atrial fibrillation (AF) in the United States.

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Heart BMJ

JANUARY 10, 2024

Objective Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation effectively reduces symptomatic burden. We investigated if patients with atrial fibrillation who undergo catheter ablation have lower risk for all-cause mortality or stroke than patients who are managed medically. ±1.5, vs 28.9%, p<0.001).

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Cardiovascular Diabetology

AUGUST 6, 2024

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is acknowledged as a disease continuum. Despite catheter ablation being recommended as a primary therapy for AF, the high recurrence rates have tempered the initial enthusiasm. Insulin.

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Nature Reviews - Cardiology

JUNE 24, 2024

Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 25 June 2024; doi:10.1038/s41569-024-01053-7 The advent of pulsed-field ablation — a series of ultra-rapid, high-energy pulses that result in non-thermal cell death via electroporation — is revolutionizing the field of atrial fibrillation ablation.

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Journal of the American Heart Association

JANUARY 9, 2024

The increasing prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in adults with congenital heart disease raises significant questions regarding its management. Emerging imaging modalities and ablation techniques might have a role to play. Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print.

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HeartRhythm

JUNE 30, 2024

The association between hospital and physician procedure volume outcome has not been well evaluated for atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation in contemporary practice.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

2 at this year's ESC Congress 2024.

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HeartRhythm

AUGUST 21, 2024

Bipolar voltage amplitude is capable of helping determine the ideal lesion size index (LSI) setting during radiofrequency (RF) ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF).

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 23, 2024

Aim The purpose of the study is to describe MRI features of ischemic cerebral lesions occurring after transcatheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF). Methods A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies performing brain imaging investigations before and after AF transcatheter ablation was performed.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Background Cryoballoon ablation (CBA) and laser balloon ablation (LBA) are two innovative ways for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF). This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of cryoballoon ablation and laser balloon ablation in patients with AF.

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American College of Cardiology

MAY 7, 2024

Catheter ablation is one of the most effective rhythm-control strategies for atrial fibrillation (AF). Conventional catheter ablation is performed using thermo-energy sources via either radiofrequency that burns cardiac tissue through heat or cryoablation that freezes tissue under ultralow temperature.

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HeartRhythm

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) is an established therapy that reduces AF burden, improves quality of life, and reduces the risks of cardiovascular outcomes. In this review, we examine the rationale for repeat ablation, mechanisms of recurrence, patient selection, optimal timing, and procedural strategies.

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Pulsed-field ablation (PFA) using a pentaspline catheter could safely, effectively, and rapidly treat patients with persistent atrial fibrillation (AF), achieving not only PVI but also left atrial posterior wall (LAPW) and mitral isthmus (MI) ablation.

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Med Page Today

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- LONDON -- Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) produced real short-term improvements for people with atrial fibrillation (Afib or AF), according to the first sham-controlled trial on the subject. Continuous monitoring by implantable.

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ADN Center of Excellence

MAY 17, 2024

It is with great pride that we announce the resounding success of ADN CoE' s AFib Ablation Training program, the second installment in our esteemed Ablation Series, held at the prestigious 9 Eylül University Heart Rhythm Management Centre.

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

JULY 12, 2024

Objectives This study aimed at exploring how using different kinds of sheaths will affect the very first ablation procedure of apprentices. Methods 15 patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation were randomized to used fixed-curve, conventional steerable or visualized steerable sheath, and received complete isolation of pulmonary veins.

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Journal of the American Heart Association

DECEMBER 1, 2023

BackgroundThe incidence and type of complications following catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation have been extensively examined, but the impact associated with these complications on the length of stay and hospitalization costs is unknown.Methods and ResultsThis cohort study included 20 117 adult patients (mean age 62.6±11.4 years,

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Surgical biatrial atrial fibrillation ablation (AF) is more effective than left atrial ablation alone at a high risk of sinus node dysfunction.

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HeartRhythm

JULY 30, 2024

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is commonly associated with cardiac structural abnormalities including mitral regurgitation (MR). Contemporary guidelines recommend consideration of early rhythm control strategies including catheter ablation (CA) for AF.

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HeartRhythm

JUNE 20, 2024

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with left-atrial (LA) dilatation and reduced LA function and LA strain with further deterioration following the transition from paroxysmal to persistent AF.1 2,3 Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging studies demonstrated recovery of atrial strain after PFA but not after thermal ablation.

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Atrial fibrillation and atrial cardiopathy are associated with adverse atrial remodeling. The natural history of atrial remodeling after catheter ablation is poorly understood.

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 9, 2024

Rhythm control is a cornerstone of atrial fibrillation (AF) management. Shorter time between diagnosis of AF and receipt of catheter ablation is associated with greater rates of therapy success.

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Frequent premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) are an increasingly observed peri-procedure finding among patients undergoing atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation. However, the incidence of frequent PVCs, and temporal changes in burden, around the ablation period are unclear.

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HeartRhythm

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Initial findings from feasibility studies on pulsed field ablation (PFA) in the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF) indicated high rates of efficacy and pulmonary vein (PV) isolation (PVI) durability upon systematic remapping.

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Biatrial atrial tachycardia (BiAT) is a rare form of atypical macro-reentrant AT (MRAT) that can be difficult to characterize and ablate. Ablation of regions demonstrating spatiotemporal dispersion (SD) has shown a high rate of atrial fibrillation (AF) termination to either sinus or MRAT during ablation.

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HeartRhythm

AUGUST 31, 2024

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a complex disease that is challenging to manage with traditional healthcare approaches. Recent digital health advancements have improved patient education and self-monitoring, yet gaps in knowledge remain regarding their clinical impact.

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Med Page Today

MAY 18, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- BOSTON -- For persistent atrial fibrillation (Afib), adding artificial intelligence guidance for ablation site selection improved success, the TAILORED trial showed. Freedom from Afib after one procedure regardless of antiarrhythmic.

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