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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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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American College of Cardiology

MARCH 8, 2024

PT is an 82-year-old man who presents with persistent, mildly symptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF) of approximately 4-5 months' duration.

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

EGF mapping allows physicians to detect EGF sources and is designed to individualize ablation strategies based on underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms to potentially improve outcomes. By guiding ablation therapy, [EGF mapping] can enable clinicians to provide personalized, highly targeted treatment."

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 02/02/2024 - 17:18 February 2, 2024 — GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) announces the latest innovation in electrophysiology (EP), the Prucka 3 with CardioLab EP Recording system, to help clinicians in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. million people in the United States by 2050 and 17.9 million in Europe by 2060.

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American College of Cardiology

APRIL 24, 2024

PT is an 82-year-old man who presents with persistent, mildly symptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF) of approximately 4-5 months' duration. He also has New York Heart Association (NYHA) class II heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) 40%.

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

JANUARY 28, 2024

Abstract Introduction Some previous studies have reported that a first-step ethanol infusion into the vein of Marshall (EIVOM) with touch-up radiofrequency (RF) ablation can facilitate mitral isthmus (MI) block and improves the ablation outcomes in persistent atrial fibrillation (PeAF) patients. 0.78, p  = .006).

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Surgical Cox-Maze strategy yields favorable outcomes for patients with persistent atrial fibrillation (PeAF).

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DAIC

JANUARY 31, 2024

Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has granted approval to Boston Scientific for its FARAPULSE Pulsed Field Ablation System. intermittent) atrial fibrillation (AF) and is a unique new alternative to standard-of-care thermal ablation treatment. said Nick Spadea-Anello, president, Electrophysiology, Boston Scientific. "The

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

While the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in cardiovascular medicine is rising especially for wearable, smart and implantable devices, its use in interventional electrophysiology during an atrial fibrillation (AF) catheter ablation procedure is still emerging.

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

JANUARY 15, 2024

Abstract Introduction Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter originating from the donor s heart is a commonly reported complication post heart transplant. Case A 47-year-old male presented with atrial tachycardia 6 months post heart transplant. This arrhythmia was successfully terminated with radiofrequency ablation.

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Abstract Introduction Earlier studies have shown a clear association between severity of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and incident atrial fibrillation (AF). We present the long-term outcome of catheter ablation (CA) and electrophysiological characteristics in HIV+ AF patients. vs. 54%, p  < .001],

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Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Inflammation may promote atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence after catheter ablation. The first dose of the study drug was administered within 4 hours before ablation. mg twice daily or placebo for 10 days. 2.02];P=0.89). 1.99];P=0.55).CONCLUSIONS:Colchicine

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Rate vs Rhythm Control in Atrial Fibrillation Rate vs rhythm control as a management strategy in atrial fibrillation has been a long standing topic for debate. Nearly two thirds in the rhythm control strategy were on amiodarone and only 14 had catheter ablation. Many were not in sinus rhythm or anticoagulated.

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The study investigated the outcomes of 400 patients with PAF who underwent an index ablation procedure, while also identifying the predictors associated with recurrence and progression to PersAF. CI, confidence interval; OR, odd ratio; PAF, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation; PersAF, persistent atrial fibrillation; SR, sinus rhythm.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Despite the relative efficacy of ablation, the risk of AF recurrence is substantial, particularly in patients with persistent AF (perAF). At present we do not have any reliable intra-procedural electrophysiologic predictors of long-term success of AF ablation other than pulmonary vein isolation.

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American College of Cardiology

APRIL 24, 2024

The PRO portion of the currently featured PRO/CON debate between Dr. Brian Olshansky and Dr. John Mandrola presents a significant conundrum within the fields of electrophysiology and geriatric cardiology.

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

JANUARY 28, 2024

Abstract Objective To evaluate the progression of electrophysiological phenomena in atrial fibrillation (AF) and elucidate the association between the left atrial conduction velocity (LACV) and AF recurrence after pulmonary vein isolation.

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

AUGUST 7, 2023

Abstract A vast amount of now well-established clinical and epidemiological data indicates a close, interdependent, and symbiotic association between atrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure (HF). whether ablation is mandatory or pointless in patients who have HF).

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Abstract Introduction Influence of early atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation, particularly cryoballoon ablation (CBA), on clinical outcome during long-term follow-up has not been clarified. Methods The study included 2605 patients from Korean CBA registry data with follow-up >12 months after de novo CBA.

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

DECEMBER 17, 2023

This study investigated myocardial injury and inflammation following pulmonary vein isolation using (1) Standard radiofrequency ablation, (2) very high-power short-duration (vHPSD)-70W, (3) vHPSD-90W, and (4) pulsed-field ablation (PFA). Results Baseline characteristics were well-balanced between groups (age 63.1 ± 10.3 ng/L; p  < .001).

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

DECEMBER 7, 2023

This prospective study investigated ablative therapy techniques as a treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF). After 12 months of follow-up, there was an 81% freedom of AF in general, which was significantly higher in patients treated with robotic magnetic navigation-guided radiofrequency ablation (RMN-RF).

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DAIC

MARCH 5, 2024

a global leader in cardiac arrhythmia treatment and part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech , today announced European CE mark approval of the VARIPULSE Platform for the treatment of symptomatic drug refractory recurrent paroxysmal atrial fibrillation ( AF ) using pulsed field ablation (PFA).

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

DECEMBER 7, 2023

FAAM ablation successfully decreased the recurrence rate of atrial tachyarrhythmia compared with conventional non-PV foci ablation. Abstract Introduction Treatment of recurrent atrial fibrillation (AF) is sometimes challenging due to non-pulmonary vein (PV) foci.

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

JANUARY 28, 2024

Abstract Introduction The optimized ablation index (AI) value for catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) remains to be defined. Methods and Results Patients with symptomatic, drug-resistant paroxysmal AF for first ablation were prospectively enrolled from September 2020 to January 2022.

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Abstract Introduction Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) has emerged as the most effective therapy. However, rare anatomical abnormalities such as situs inversus totalis, dextrocardia, or interrupted inferior vena cava can make ablation challenging.

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Abstract Background Incomplete atrial lesions resulting in pulmonary vein-left atrium reconnection after pulmonary vein antrum isolation (PVAI), are related to atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence. Results The PVAI-L was visible in 10 patients (100%) using 3D-TWILITE and 3D-LGE.

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HeartRhythm

MAY 15, 2024

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

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

JANUARY 10, 2024

Abstract Introduction Despite advanced ablation strategies and major technological improvements, treatment of persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) remains challenging and the underlying pathophysiology is not fully understood. ms after) and AF termination to atrial tachycardia (AT) or sinus rhythm (SR) in 12 patients (24%).

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Abstract Introduction The prospective, nonrandomized, multicenter Q-FFICIENCY study demonstrated the safety and 12-month efficacy of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation with the novel QDOT MICRO temperature-controlled, contact force-sensing, radiofrequency (RF) catheter. 86.9%) and 88.8% (95% CI, 84.0%–93.7%),

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Better tissue selectivity of primarily non-thermic pulsed field ablation (PFA) may eliminate collateral injury, particularly the risk of atrio-esophageal fistula (AEF). Following PFA-PVI, none of the patients had mucosal lesions, food retention, or ablation-induced vagal nerve injury; four patients showed periesophageal edema.

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation and diabetes mellitus (DM), the prevalence of left atrial low-voltage areas (LVAs) increased with increasing glycated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) level. However, the association between LVAs and glycemic status before ablation has not been fully clarified.

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Abstract Introduction Luminal esophageal temperature (LET) monitoring during atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation is widely used to reduce the incidence of endoscopically detected esophageal lesion (EDEL). We sought to assess whether specific patterns of LET variation are associated with EDEL. Results A total of 94 patients (38.3%

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

MARCH 11, 2024

Abstract Introduction Cather ablation (CA) is a well-recognized treatment alternative for atrial fibrillation (AF) patients despite more than 20% ablation-treated patients suffering from AF recurrence. The high DC postablation was a risk factor for AF recurrence in ablation-treated patients (OR, 2.17; 95% CI, 1.44–3.25;

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Abstract Introduction Various left atrial (LA) anatomical structures are correlated with postablative recurrence for atrial fibrillation (AF) patients. Comprehensively integrating anatomical structures, digitizing them, and implementing in-depth analysis, which may supply new insights, are needed.

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Methods This multicenter observational study included 140 consecutive atrial fibrillation patients (71 years, 94 men, 86 paroxysmal) who underwent pulmonary vein (PV) isolation using expandable diameter CB capable of ablation at 28 or 31 mm. We sought to analyze real-world early experience with novel-sized adjustable CB.

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American College of Cardiology

APRIL 24, 2024

Brian Olshansky and John Mandrola currently featured presents a conundrum within the fields of electrophysiology and geriatric cardiology. The CON portion of the PRO/CON debate between Drs.

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